Illegal Dumping in Philadelphia: Progress, Prevention, and What Comes Next
Date Posted:
February 3, 2026
On February 3, 2026, the William Penn Foundation hosted a conversation on illegal dumping in Philadelphia – exploring how illegal dumping has evolved in the city, what current data tells us, and how prevention efforts fit alongside cleanup strategies.
The virtual event featured insights from Maurice Sampson (Clean Water Action/Fund), Jerome Shabazz (Overbrook Environmental Education Center, JASTECH Development Services), and Carlton Williams (City of Philadelphia), drawing on decades of experience across government, advocacy, and community-based work.
