2. Illegal dumping is discarding waste in an improper or illegal manner and can take place anywhere. What types of wastes are illegally disposed? There are numerous types of waste that is abandoned such as: Construction and demolition debris, automobile parts, appliances, furniture, yard waste, household trash, medical waste, etc.

3. Improperly disposing waste can cause a series of issues Improperly disposing waste can cause a series of issues People put others at risk when they commit this environmental crime People put others at risk when they commit this environmental crime If this problem continues the well being of the environment and our health will severely deplete If this problem continues the well being of the environment and our health will severely deplete Who is responsible? People who are unaware about the dangers of illicit dumping People who are unaware about the dangers of illicit dumping Individuals who are unaware of how to properly dispose of their waste Individuals who are unaware of how to properly dispose of their waste People who would rather abandon trash instead of paying a minor fee to dispose of waste properly (most likely businesses/companies) People who would rather abandon trash instead of paying a minor fee to dispose of waste properly (most likely businesses/companies)

4. Illegal dumping causes harm to the environment Illegal dumping causes harm to the environment It causes pollution and a series of health risks It causes pollution and a series of health risks How does illegal dumping cause harm? Plastics- Animals are most likely to ingest plastics which can cause starvation or malnutrition when the debris collects in the animal’s stomachs making the creatures become very ill and possibly die. Some plastics can also become entangled with the animals causing them to suffocate, starve, increase vulnerability to predators, or lead to other types of injuries and eventually death. E-Waste- Electronic waste is very hazardous when exposed to people, being that electronics contain a variety of chemicals such as Mercury, Lead, Cadmium, Lithium, Toner dust, etc. Automobile parts- Most likely tires, are perfect breeding grounds for disease carrying mosquitoes and other types of pests. Household items-Contain chemicals that can seep into the ground or water.

5. Dumping trash illegally attracts more waste to be abandoned, including that some of the refuse that is left contain hazardous chemicals. Dumping trash illegally attracts more waste to be abandoned, including that some of the refuse that is left contain hazardous chemicals. Areas used for illegal dumping can be easily accessible to people, especially children, who are vulnerable to physical (nails, sharp edges, etc.) and chemical (harmful fluids or dust) hazards. Areas used for illegal dumping can be easily accessible to people, especially children, who are vulnerable to physical (nails, sharp edges, etc.) and chemical (harmful fluids or dust) hazards. The dump sites attract rodents, insects, and other types of pests which can bring serious health problems being that they carry diseases and parasites. The dump sites attract rodents, insects, and other types of pests which can bring serious health problems being that they carry diseases and parasites. Illegal dumping causes areas to be more susceptible to flooding and have a negative impact on plants and wildlife, in addition to contaminating wells, surface water, and any other types of sources used to supply water. Illegal dumping causes areas to be more susceptible to flooding and have a negative impact on plants and wildlife, in addition to contaminating wells, surface water, and any other types of sources used to supply water. It also increases the chances of developing cancer, brain disorders, autism, leaning disabilities, encephalitis, dengue fever, parasites, and other deadly diseases. It also increases the chances of developing cancer, brain disorders, autism, leaning disabilities, encephalitis, dengue fever, parasites, and other deadly diseases.

6. “Stop Illegal Waste Dumping” This PSA addresses the problems of illegal waste dumping and the negative effects that it can bring to the community and how it has affected other parts of the world. The PSA consists of images that were taken in the Montana Vista area in El Paso Texas to show how it is an existing problem. The PSA also includes pictures and video clips of other regions that have been severely affected by illicit dumping and how it has caused harm to wildlife, different environments, children and people.

7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH6YJnx6db8

8. (“E-Waste Hell”)- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd_ZttK3PuMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd_ZttK3PuM (“Environmental Waste Pollution”)- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxlraxFH29Mhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxlraxFH29M (“South West Tasmania”)- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5wGETCnDpohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5wGETCnDpo (“Garbage Children”)- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6NHuggG6vUhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6NHuggG6vU (“Snapping Turtle”)- cboxplastic.blogspot.comcboxplastic.blogspot.com (“Plastic Awareness”)- www.projectaware.orgwww.projectaware.org (“Water Pollution Effects”)- imgarcade.comimgarcade.com (“Greener Electronics”)- imgarcade.comimgarcade.com