City: Dumping illegal in Cheney

CHENEY — Illegal dumping is becoming a growing issue in Cheney. Offenders often dump waste late at night to avoid the cost and inconvenience of proper disposal. Illegal dumping includes leaving junk, garbage, or debris on public property, such as roadsides and streets, or placing it in garbage cans, dumpsters, or other receptacles on someone else’s property, unless the containers are designated for public use. This also covers furniture and household goods placed in yards, planting strips, or public rights-of-way, even if marked with a sign offering the item for free.

According to Cheney Munic...