Paterson, NJ – The Paterson Police Department, in collaboration with the Department of Public Works, is actively enforcing measures against illegal dumping as part of “Operation Clean Sweep.” Efforts are being concentrated on addressing the issue of household garbage and commercial refuse being improperly discarded on city streets.

Authorities have emphasized that individuals caught dumping waste will receive citations and incur significant fines. The operation aims to mitigate the impact of such activities, which disregard city regulations.
The police department highlighted the ongoing enforcement initiative through a social media post with images, underscoring the consequences of illegal dumping. Community awareness is being promoted through the hashtag #PPDNextGen.