09/04/2026
DUMPING UPDATE!!!
I recently shared an illegal dumping incident that occurred on CR4123, this is a follow up report on that violation.
After returning from the legislative conference I visited the roadside and found additional evidence that highlighted a “different” possible cause of the dumping.
We followed up on the evidence and here is the conclusion:
Some residents in Louisiana rented a dumpster for a home remodel. Their neighbors also placed trash in the dumpster with permission of the person who rented the dumpster. Multiple names is actually what helped us get to the root cause and culprit.
When the dumpster was picked up by the rental company it was taken to the landfill off Hwy 87 in Newton County. The load was NOT PROPERLY SECURED, and during transport the contents spilled out onto CR4123.
This “spillage” is still hard to understand due to the weight and size of the materials.
I have spoke with the owner of the Company who is responsible for the violation. He has provided assurance that this will not happen again. The driver went to Merryville after leaving the waste site and didn’t return on CR4123, passing the debris on CR4123.
I appreciate the residents in the Louisiana community helping us get to the bottom of this incident. The person who rented the dumpster and I had a positive conversation about the “cradle to grave” ownership of garbage.
I don’t want this message to diminish the responsibility that we are all responsible for our garbage and must ensure compliance with state laws.
Additionally, I appreciate the business owner taking responsibility and adopting measures to prevent a reoccurrence of the incident. Because of his response, I will not share the identity of his business; this is done!
Lastly, thanks to Sheriff Colton Havard and his team for their response and support throughout the investigation.
Commissioner Powell
409-960-2940
