Despite $10,000 Fine Warning, Illegal Dumping Persists on Trans-Canada Highway Near Clarenville

Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador – A recent video has brought attention to a significant issue of illegal dumping along the Trans-Canada Highway, just east of Clarenville. The footage, captured by a local resident, reveals large quantities of garbage, including plastic bags, discarded packaging, and other refuse, scattered across the roadside and into the adjacent natural areas. This environmental blight occurs directly beneath a prominent 'NO DUMPING' sign, erected by the Newfoundland and Labrador government, which explicitly warns of a maximum fine of $10,000 for offenders under the Environmental Protection Act. The presence of such a substantial amount of waste in a protected area underscores ongoing challenges in environmental enforcement and public adherence to anti-dumping regulations. Local residents and environmental advocates are expressing concern over the ecological impact and the visual degradation of the scenic highway.

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