Local
Control of Illegal Dumping, Texas 2008
by John Ockels, Ph.D.
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Published annually since 2001, this is the one book you
need to understand and apply Texas criminal environmental
laws to stop illegal dumping and burning in your
community.
- 190 pages of "how
to" narrative
- 88 pages of appendix
holding the four laws you need to know
- Specialized chapters
covering all aspects of illegal dumping and illegal
outside burning
- Used by law
enforcement, prosecutors and staff throughout the
state
Table
of Contents
1. Why People Dump
2. Local Enforcement Options (new - click to read)
3. Essential Anti-Dumping Laws
Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 341
Texas
Health & Safety Code Chapter 343
Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 365
4. Specialized Anti-Dumping Laws
5. Outdoor Burning Law and Regulation (heavily revised)
6. Local Government 101 (heavily revised)
7. Who's Responsible for Enforcement?
8. Specific Dumping Situations
General Illegal Dumping on Land
Commercial
Dumping on Land
Tire Dumping
Using Someone Else's Dumpster
Dumping Into and Adjacent to Water
Waste Motor Oil Dumping
Medical Waste Dumping
Hazardous Waste Dumping
Dumping on One's Own Land
Cleaning up Rural Nuisances
Outdoor Burning
9. Where To Go for Help
10. Troubleshooter's Guide
Appendix: Primary State Dumping Laws
Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 341
Texas
Health & Safety Code Chapter 343
Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 365
Texas
Water Code Chapter 7
Texas Outdoor Burning Rule |