My property contains about an acre of federally protected wetland. This wetland borders a road. The neighbors on that road like to dump their driveway sweepings, leaves and other yard rubbish into the wetlands. Other than posting no trespassing signs, is there anything I can do? I prefer not to confront them directly, because I really do not want to be on bad terms with my neighbors.
I would NEVER even think of using their property as a garbage bag, so why should I let them treat mine as such?
Or do you think I'm over-territorial (like my husband does) and I should just let it go?
2007-11-15 16:28:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Ya know what, My Brother is in the exact situation..... And he complained to the proper authorities ( ? ) and asked them to please leave his name out because of reprisals and they did.
I'll ask him what happened.
2007-11-15 16:32:35 · answer #1 · answered by chiefredwater 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as long it is not trash i wouldn't worry because the leaves and limbs will rot away and make better soil, now if it is trash paper etc. then yes I would report it see if you can find something with their name on it and turn it in to the authorities not only are they littering but they are littering your land and the habitat that lives there. You may have to put up no trespassing signs if it is just leaves and sweepings if it is bothering you it is the principle of the whole thing sounds like to me do they not make trash bags where you live tell them to use them and set it on side of road for garbage man to pick up but it sounds like they are gonna force you to protect your property by putting signs up they will get over it
2007-11-15 16:33:41 · answer #2 · answered by just a mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he has 20 cats, that is a sign of animal hoarding and is a serious problem. If they keep having babies, that's another problem. It's cruelty to animals and in Detroit they take it so serious as to arrest the hoarders. Another time, they realized the hoarder had mental problems and that psychiatric help would accomplish more than arresting him would. See, I watch Animal Planet. Does it smell? This one place in Detroit smelled so bad they could only go in with gas masks and tape their pants to their legs so fleas wouldn't crawl up their legs and work for 15 minutes before they had to come up for air. That place had over 200 cats. The city can darn well come out and check up on the guy if you complain about him enough.
2016-05-23 08:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is federally protected then catch your neighbors on cam and call the cops , or if you are allowed to build a 7 foot fence around it or something, i think confronting them is a good idea, they might not know about the federal protection and if they do know they might stop. Good luck !!
2007-11-15 16:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Feds. They are in all likelihood violating a half dozen laws. The Feds will be on the lookout if they care. That may cost someone a large donation to he Federal coffers.
2007-11-15 16:32:47 · answer #5 · answered by gd2cook 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your neighbors for their help in catching the people dumping on your property. Tell them that the BLM is looking for witnesses and you would appreciate them keeping an extra eye out for the dumpers.
2007-11-15 16:41:28 · answer #6 · answered by lowdownmike 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the best thing to do would be to talk to your neighbors. They may not see it as dumping like you do, and a kind word may prevent them from doing it. After all they may not know there is a problem if you do not tell them.
2007-11-15 16:32:26 · answer #7 · answered by shawn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it's mainly organic matter ~ ie- dirt, leaves etc. which can help keep the ground fertile and really wouldn't disrupt the wetlands.
Myself ~ I wouldn't worry unless they were throwing garbage, old stoves, refrigerators etc. in there.
Guess I'm agreeing with your husband on this one.
2007-11-15 16:39:23 · answer #8 · answered by Giddyup 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the stuff is biodragradable and found in nature then I wouldn't have a problem with it. If is garbage then yes file a complaint.
2007-11-15 16:32:06 · answer #9 · answered by littleme836 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
well, you can the authorities to report the problem or build the fence around your property.. If it doesn't work, just get all your beretta and blow your neighbor head off!!!
2007-11-15 16:33:10 · answer #10 · answered by atmadick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are responsible for those wetlands (God help you), and your rude neighbors need a polite heads-up.
"You may not know this, but..."
2007-11-15 16:31:14 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋