Man Caught Illegal Dumping Forced to Clean Up Before Arrest in Harris County

Illegal Dumping Caught on Camera

• 🎯 Randy Salas, 36, was apprehended by Precinct one constable deputies in the Northwood Manor neighborhood of Northeast Harris County for illegal dumping.
• 📸 Investigators had been watching Salas as he dumped trash and furniture, catching him in the act.

Junk Hauling Business Deception

• 💰 Salas allegedly ran a junk hauling business, charging clients between $50 to $75 per pickup.
• ⚠️ Instead of disposing of the waste at a proper landfill, he was illegally dumping it on the side of the road.
• 📸 Precinct one constable deputies documented his trailer loaded with garbage, highlighting the deceptive practice.

Advice for Hiring Junk Haulers

• 💡 Officials advise residents to ask for receipts and proof of proper disposal when hiring someone to haul junk.
• ✅ Payment should only be made after the material has been properly dumped at a local commercial landfill.

Consequences and Prevention

• 🗑️ Before his arrest, Salas was forced to clean up all the trash he had illegally dumped.
• 📹 Precinct one constable reports having over a hundred hidden cameras in various locations to deter and catch illegal dumping.
• ⚖️ Depending on the weight and type of materials dumped, offenders can face misdemeanor or felony charges.
• 📍 The city of Houston offers free dump sites, indicating there is no excuse for roadside dumping.