Fines for illegal dumping are going way up in Ypsilanti, in the hopes that it'll help curb a problem that's been costing the Downtown Development Authority money to clean up after.
Mayor Paul Schreiber says one spot in particular has become a haven for illegal dumping. He says people have been leaving things like sofas at the Dumpsters behind businesses along Michigan Avenue.
Fines that used to start at $50 for illegal dumping will now start at $2,500 and could go as high as $5,000.
The City Attorney says the fines are in line with what's in place in Ypsilanti Township and the State of Michigan.
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