Action taken in regard to illegal landfill activity

02/22/2016

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK)  wishes to advise the community that there will be a landfill removal project taking place today in an area on Route 207 in Kahnaw�:ke.

Illegal dumping activities took place in the area of Zachary Road during October 2015. The Kahnaw�:ke Peacekeepers were dispatched and an arrest was made at that time. The offender pleaded guilty in the Court of Kahnaw�:ke and received a fine.
 
Furthermore, the individual has agreed to remove the dumped material from the site and transport it off the Territory. The Landfill Coordinator�s Office will be on site to ensure compliance. 

�We were able to resolve this issue thanks to the vigilance of community members,� said Environment Portfolio Chief Clinton Phillips. �The reason the regulations are in place is to protect Kahnaw�:ke from contaminated soil and other materials. If you bring in any illegal material to our community and are caught, we will use any and all means to hold you accountable.�