illegal dumping

There are more than 600 illegal dump sites in Michigan. The pandemic has only made matters worse.

Just south of Traverse City lies Hoosier Valley, an area known by locals for its natural beauty. Blair Town Hall Road rides right along the valley, and…

IPR News

Community rallies to clean up illegal dumping site near Traverse City

Dan Blake likes to go off-roading with his family through the trails in Hoosier Valley, just south of Traverse City. What he doesn’t like is all the…

In part of the effort to take back their street, Lisa Thompson keeps the camera rolling as Jonathan Pommerville knocks on doors and unloads trash bags onto their owner's lawn.

Michigan Environment

Detroit couple continues to bust, film humpers and dumpers

Stateside Staff

Jonathan Pommerville and Lisa Thompson live in Detroit’s Brightmoor neighborhood. While they view their street as home, others view it as an off-the...

Michigan Environment

Volunteers clean up 55 illegal dump sites in Grand Traverse County

Grand Traverse County no longer leads the state in the number of illegal dump sites.Last month, the Michigan Department of Resources identified 55 dump…

Michigan Environment

Officials Worry About Possible Illegal Dumping Into Grand Traverse County Waters

http://ipraudio.interlochen.org/Septage_WEB.mp3Some household toilet water in Grand Traverse County may not be reaching the county septage treatment…