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NEW YORK – The New York City Department of Sanitation<\/a> is asking New Yorkers for help catching illegal dumpers \u2014 and it\u2019s willing to pay $2,000 if your video leads to a fine.<\/p>\n Illegal dumping in NYC <\/p>\n What we know:<\/p>\n Under the new initiative<\/a>, residents can submit videos showing people illegally dumping trash, debris or construction material in the city. Once a fine is issued and paid, the person who reported the violation can receive a $2,000 reward.<\/p>\n Acting DSNY Commissioner Javier Lohan<\/a> told FOX 5 NY the goal is to empower residents to help tackle a problem that\u2019s long plagued communities. “We\u2019re excited to announce, for the first time, we have a way for residents to submit videos and information if they observe somebody illegally dumping,” Lohan said.<\/p>\n Illegal dumping on a street corner in Lower Manhattan. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg\/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) <\/p>\n He added that the department has more than 300 hidden cameras citywide that have already helped catch offenders, but illegal dumping<\/a> continues to be a major issue, especially among contractors who try to avoid disposal fees.<\/p>\n What you can do:<\/p>\n To qualify for the reward, submissions must include video evidence showing the act and a clear license plate number.\u00a0<\/p>\n Reports can be emailed to illegaldumpingtips@dsny.nyc.gov.<\/a><\/p>\n However, the DSNY warns that if the person caught on camera contests the fine, the individual who submitted the video may be required to appear as a witness in the case.<\/p>\n Why you should care:<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gettyimages-917607248-scaled.jpg\")
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