Contractor Dick Parsons transformed an illegal dump site along the scenic Bennett Branch of the Sinnemahoning Creek in Cameron County to its natural state during a cleanup conducted May 9 and 10, 2002, in Elk State Forest.
Parson's Excavating removed four tons of trash and seven tons of scrap metal for proper disposal and/or recycling. The beauty of the stream was marred by discarded shingles and construction debris, old furniture and bulky items, 19 tires, vehicle parts, and other waste materials. The trash was taken to Superior Greentree Landfill in Kersey and scrap metal consisting mainly of appliances was taken to Coudriet Recycling.
The site is located in Gibson Township along the Bennett Branch of the Sinnemahoning Creek near an abandoned railroad grade.
The affected areas were seeded following the cleanup.
DCNR encourages Cameron County residents to contact Cameron County Recycling Coordinator Dolores Navarra with disposal and recycling questions by phone at (814) 486-1137 or by e-mail.
Elk State Forest is comprised of 200,000 acres, located principally in Elk and Cameron counties. It is open to primitive camping, licensed hunting and fishing, and general recreational activities. Hikers exploring its six trails have the opportunity to see free-roaming elk.
Learn about other illegal dump sites in state forests and parks.
This page last updated July 5, 2002.
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