Catskill man charged with illegal burning

Illegal Solid Waste Burning - Greene County

On Feb. 24, ECOs Anthony Glorioso and Lucas Palmateer responded to a residence in Catskill for a report of debris burning. An investigation revealed that the owner of the residence, also the owner of a painting and carpentry business, was burning a large pile of commercial and demolition debris. The pile included pressure-treated wood, vinyl siding, painted lumber, and pieces of furniture. The subject admitted to dumping the material in his yard and was charged with burning of prohibited material and unlawful disposal of solid waste.