Task force starts work to tackle illegal dumping in Louisiana

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 906

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Lax enforcement and gaps in state law are among the reasons Louisiana has not been able to curtail illegal dumping throughout the state, especially as it involves furtive waste tire disposal.

A group the legislature created will make recommendations to lawmakers ahead of next year’s session to bolster enforcement and raise public awareness about the problem. State Rep. Alonzo Knox, D-New Orleans, is one of its members and authored the resolution that created …

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