Winnipeg aims to catch illegal trash dumpers on camera

A City of Winnipeg committee has approved a motion to install videocameras in parts of the cityto catch people illegally dumping garbage.

The two-year pilot project was approved Monday morning by theProtectionand Community Services committee.

It calls forclosed circuit television (CCTV) to be installed at a cost of about$50,000, but where the money will come fromstill needs to be determined.

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Coun.Devi Sharma co-authored the motionand said she is ecstaticitwas supported by the protection committee on Monday.

"Illegal dumping is completely disrespectful. As a parent of a young child, I teach my son the importance of helping to keep our city clean," said Sharma.

"I have seen couches, mattressesand bags of garbage left for those walking, biking and driving in our neighbourhoods to see. This is a complete eyesore and I would like to see the problem curbed.I'm pleased committee today concurred in the idea and that possible funding would come from the new innovation fund."

There is no information yeton what parts of the city will be targetedorwhen the cameras will be installed.

Last week,Coun. Ross Eadie and Sharma tabled a motion at the regularcouncil meeting to have the city look into the cost of implementing atwo-yearprogram.

Both saidillegal dumping is on the riseand charges against those who do it are extremely difficult to lay without visual evidence.