If you are caught dumping illegally in Madison County, it is going to cost you some major dollars.

Metal signs have been posted that warn of a $3,000 fine for any person found guilty of dumping waste on the roadside.

There are over one dozen sites in Madison County that are frequently used to desecrate the landscape.

Here is a list of the most visited – 
*Bowman County Line Road
*Algie Neely Road
*Isaac Williamson Road (near Neely Station Road)
*Bond Cemetery Road
*Isaac Williamson Ext. (near Neely Station Road)
*Mt. Pinson Road
*Reeves Road (near Collins Road)
*Red Hart Road
*Sand Hill Road (near Love Road)
* Hardee Road

Individuals caught will be prosecuted and Lt. Mike Johnson has offered a Crime Stoppers cash reward to further help find these violators.

Anti-littering is a law, but one that has not been seriously enforced – until now.

Madison County Sheriff John Mehr expects other locations will be added to the list, and if anyone has a
request for a sign to be posted, you are asked to call the Madison County Code Enforcement
Office (731) 423-2041.

This is a joint effort involving the Madison County Fire Department, Madison County Highway Department and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

(PHOTO: Courtesy Tom Mapes, public information office, Madison County Sheriff’s Department)

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