3. Strengths: Local officials are very supportive of enforcing local solid waste ordinances County sheriffs and city enforcement officers cite litter violators and open dump violators Public is advised of enforcement actions and court results Local officials respond timely to complaints and notification of problems Weaknesses: Local officials are reluctant to issue citations County attorney does not prosecute violators Lack of political will at the local and district level to address problems Violators routinely do not perform any community service or pay a penalty for violations No ability to identify citizens who are not participating in the solid waste program