Illegal dumping involving grow-op materials a rising concern

Concerns of illegal dumping involving grow-op materials have arisen in the Cariboo Regional District (CRD).
Chair and Area G Director, Al Richmond, says they looking at options to tackle the worrisome issue that is growing according to Area H Director, Margo Wagner.

Richmond says the CRD is environmentally concerned that the material if from a grow-op, could be hazardous and it’s potential impacts if found near waterways.

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He adds that despite the individuals who are choosing not to work with the hours at refuse sites, the CRD is having some success.
An illegal dump site involving grow-op material was cleaned up in Area H a few weeks ago.
Rebecca Dyok
Rebecca Dyok
News Reporter/Anchor who loves the Cariboo and coffee (lots of it). If you have any news tips or story ideas you would like to share I can be reached at cariboonews@vistaradio.ca

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