The city is now asking people to stop the illegal dumping they say their crews are just having to clean up in addition to what is already there.
KERR COUNTY, Texas — There is still tons of debris and damage to clean up in the Kerrville area from the July Fourth flooding and now the problem is being compounded by people dumping trash and things they’ve cleaned up onto those debris piles.
The city is now asking people to stop the illegal dumping they say their crews are just having to clean up in addition to what is already there.
The illegal dumping is having an impact on other work including the search for the two people still missing from the flooding.
In Tuesday’s city council workshop, they talked about how cadaver dogs have detected potential remains in both Ingram and Nimitz lakes in recent weeks, but no bodies have been found.
Part of that is because of the scents the dogs are picking up from other trash being dumped there.
The city understands everybody wants to clean up their mess but they have to be responsible about how they get rid of things and not create more problems for the city, county, or anybody else.
Illegal dumping is a Class C misdemeanor, and fines range from $200-$2,000.
On a bright note, over the past month work has been done to clean up and re-open Schreiner Park.
They want people to come back out to the park because it’s a big part of the charm of Kerrville and there’s always been a lot of activity there.
Now the city is offering a September special for camping at the park. You can get in for just $5 per night.
However, river access and nearby trails are still closed for clean-up.
If you notice anyone dumping illegally, you’re asked to call Kerrville Code Enforcement or the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line.