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Post by featherduster on Dec 24, 2021 13:24:30 GMT -5
He was wearing a Green Uniform.
As those of you who own land know nothing makes you more angry then when someone dumps trash on your land.
I make it a weekly task of cleaning up bottles, cans and other junk from along the roads that border my property.
This past Monday hit an all time low when someone dumped boxes and bags of 100's of used hypodermic needles on my property.
I carefully examined the mess and located identifiers of the person who did this.
I contacted the Indiana DNR enforcement division and had them come out and handle the situation since this is HAZARDOUS WASTE DUMPING.
The DNR visited that person that day and the mess was cleaned up.
I am not sure of what enforcement action was taken but the mess was removed.
The person that did this is aware that I know who they are and was told by me personally they are not welcome on my property and any further entry onto my property would be considered trespassing.
Photos attached.
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Post by featherduster on Dec 24, 2021 13:26:58 GMT -5
There are several hundred used needles in these bags and boxes.  |
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Post by featherduster on Dec 24, 2021 13:29:27 GMT -5
There were at least 6 of these empty boxes that each would have contained 100 needles each.  |
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Post by featherduster on Dec 24, 2021 13:31:59 GMT -5
There were 6 plastic Wal-Mart bags filled with open ended needles.  |
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Post by featherduster on Dec 24, 2021 13:33:00 GMT -5
A clue.  |
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Post by genesis273 on Dec 24, 2021 13:34:57 GMT -5
Wow! I just cannot imagine the nerve of some people. I'm glad you got that situation resolved though for now. Sorry you have to deal with that literal garbage.
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Post by deadeer on Dec 24, 2021 14:23:41 GMT -5
Pretty sad. Trash is bad enough, but biohazard waste... hopefully the grinch visits them.
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 24, 2021 14:36:41 GMT -5
WOW!
Is this guy a diabetic and dumping his needle Hazmat on you?
How does diabetics PROPERLY dispose of used needles?
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Post by esshup on Dec 24, 2021 14:58:38 GMT -5
He was wearing a Green Uniform. As those of you who own land know nothing makes you more angry then when someone dumps trash on your land. I make it a weekly task of cleaning up bottles, cans and other junk from along the roads that border my property. This past Monday hit an all time low when someone dumped boxes and bags of 100's of used hypodermic needles on my property. I carefully examined the mess and located identifiers of the person who did this. I contacted the Indiana DNR enforcement division and had them come out and handle the situation since this is HAZARDOUS WASTE DUMPING. The DNR visited that person that day and the mess was cleaned up. I am not sure of what enforcement action was taken but the mess was removed. The person that did this is aware that I know who they are and was told by me personally they are not welcome on my property and any further entry onto my property would be considered trespassing. Photos attached. Take out a restraining order on them, prohibiting them from stepping foot on the property. That's the only way (I was told by a sheriff deputy) that you can prosecute them from trespassing. I was told that if they are asked to leave and they do, then they can't be prosecuted. |
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Post by greghopper on Dec 24, 2021 15:04:52 GMT -5
WOW! Is this guy a diabetic and dumping his needle Hazmat on you? How does diabetics PROPERLY dispose of used needles? That’s a Drug user I say…..probably heroin I bet! |
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Post by greghopper on Dec 24, 2021 15:06:07 GMT -5
Did you have the option to prosecute them or clean up only?
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Post by freedomhunter on Dec 24, 2021 15:12:41 GMT -5
It feels good to catch them! It isn't hardly worth trying to take any action, though. Once they get caught they usually find another place to dump.
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Post by featherduster on Dec 24, 2021 17:26:07 GMT -5
WOW! Is this guy a diabetic and dumping his needle Hazmat on you? How does diabetics PROPERLY dispose of used needles? A person who is concerned about the safety of others and the environment uses what is called a SHARPS BOX, it's like a plastic bucket that when filled is sent off to be disposed of correctly. |
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Post by featherduster on Dec 24, 2021 17:30:59 GMT -5
Did you have the option to prosecute them or clean up only? I allowed the CO to use his own discretion. |
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Post by genesis273 on Dec 24, 2021 18:33:39 GMT -5
He was wearing a Green Uniform. As those of you who own land know nothing makes you more angry then when someone dumps trash on your land. I make it a weekly task of cleaning up bottles, cans and other junk from along the roads that border my property. This past Monday hit an all time low when someone dumped boxes and bags of 100's of used hypodermic needles on my property. I carefully examined the mess and located identifiers of the person who did this. I contacted the Indiana DNR enforcement division and had them come out and handle the situation since this is HAZARDOUS WASTE DUMPING. The DNR visited that person that day and the mess was cleaned up. I am not sure of what enforcement action was taken but the mess was removed. The person that did this is aware that I know who they are and was told by me personally they are not welcome on my property and any further entry onto my property would be considered trespassing. Photos attached. Take out a restraining order on them, prohibiting them from stepping foot on the property. That's the only way (I was told by a sheriff deputy) that you can prosecute them from trespassing. I was told that if they are asked to leave and they do, then they can't be prosecuted. We use trespass warnings in Jasper County. If they're given the warning and then return, they are subject to prosecution. |
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Post by duff on Dec 25, 2021 5:18:58 GMT -5
Whoa...that would be a bad day finding that. Glad they found the guy.
If a person is getting supplied like that I am sure they have a disposal service to go with it. Either they are doing illegal drugs with them or just stupid and lazy.
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Post by MuzzleLoader on Dec 25, 2021 7:29:07 GMT -5
That’s just crazy.
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Post by Ahawkeye on Dec 25, 2021 23:32:54 GMT -5
That sucks that it even happened. Glad you got the guy and got it cleaned up. Let's just say it's a diabetic and not a junkie, maybe they're in a bad spot and can't afford proper disposal. Why not throw it in a dumpster rather than on someone's property? I realize both acts are illegal but at least you're making some sort of effort by puting it in a dumpster. Throwing it on someone just puts them and others at risk. I realize I'm probably wrong and they are probably a junkie but I'm just trying to give them the benefit of the doubt.
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Post by deadeer on Dec 25, 2021 23:50:25 GMT -5
That sucks that it even happened. Glad you got the guy and got it cleaned up. Let's just say it's a diabetic and not a junkie, maybe they're in a bad spot and can't afford proper disposal. Why not throw it in a dumpster rather than on someone's property? I realize both acts are illegal but at least you're making some sort of effort by puting it in a dumpster. Throwing it on someone just puts them and others at risk. I realize I'm probably wrong and they are probably a junkie but I'm just trying to give them the benefit of the doubt. I agree, sometimes people just make poor decisions or are just pathetically lazy. But in this case, it's nothing to mess around with. |
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