Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Unlawful dumping = big costs

Many items can be taken to area landfills free of charge

Disposing of unwanted items alongside county roads is a growing concern, is considered littering and is unlawful by Nebraska revised state statute 28-523.

With hundreds of miles of county roads in Kimball County, unlawful dumping of debris along those roads can become a big problem.

Anyone found guilty of this offense the first time will be found guilty of a Class III misdemeanor, punishable by up to three months in jail or a fine of up to $500, or both.

A second offense will be a Class II misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail or a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

Any subsequen...