Last night the Springfield City Council approved a bill that would make it illegal for anyone to trespass or dump items in storm drains.

City officials report that waste, debris, shopping carts, furniture and numerous accounts of homeless camps have obstructed the storm water drains in the recent past.

Public works departments have cleaned out many drains across Springfield.

The city’s website now states that trespassing and dumping could result in a fine up to $400 dollars.

(Info courtesy of KY-3)