‘Treating the City Like a Trash Can.’ Bridgeport deploys task force against illegal dumpers

Bridgeport officials have launched a citywide crackdown on illegal dumping to clean up the community and deter offenders. Mayor Joe Gannon announced a new task force led by the police chief to prosecute those dumping debris, particularly under highway overpasses, emphasizing that the city will no longer tolerate being used as a dumping station.