Open dump
Rubbish in pine forest
Open dumps are locations where illegally dumped, abandoned piles of waste/garbage and debris are left in noticeable quantities. Fines are a common punishment for a person caught dumping at an open dump. Open dumps are commonly found in forests, backyards, abandoned buildings. Open dumps are sometimes removed shortly after they are created, most will persist for an indefinite amount of time when the site is situated in public space without adequate public services or in the wilderness.
... a multi-family dumpsite of any size or content. Open dumping is illegal under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The hazards of open dumping can include the release of toxics and heavy metals to the air and water; the increased presence of disease vectors such as rodents and insects; and physical hazards such as hypodermic needles, poisonous gases, and/or piercing objects
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