Louisiana Tackles Tire Dumping Crisis | New Orleans News

Louisiana’s tackling illegal dumping—especially waste tires—with a new task force, as weak fines and lax enforcement have turned dumping into a profitable crime. Fines for illegal tire dumping are laughably low compared to the cost of proper disposal, with some businesses even paying haulers to dump in Louisiana because penalties are minimal and prosecutions inconsistent. While laws exist with steep daily fines, most cases are treated as minor misdemeanors, far below the felony-level penalties seen in states like Texas. With cleanup costs soaring and complaints up 500% in five years, the task force is pushing for stronger deterrents—including license revocation—and better tracking systems, aiming to deliver legislative recommendations by February. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5c7ec985800b53cc