MONROE COUNTY, Fla. — A 53-year-old Key Largo man was arrested earlier this week for illegally dumping more than 6,000 pounds of trash on Monroe County property, authorities confirmed Friday.

Jail records show William Montano Balmaceda is facing a charge of illegally dumping or littering exceeding 500 pounds.

Authorities said he dumped 6,640 pounds of debris that included household garbage, couches, plywood, chairs, metal, glass, appliances, lawn equipment, bicycles, and vehicle parts on Monroe County Housing Authority property on Harry Davis Circle.

Montano Balmaceda told Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies that he had removed the trash after being warned several times, but authorities confirmed that he never did.

MCSO, Monroe County Public Works, and the Monroe County Housing Authority removed the debris during a community cleanup on Nov. 18.

A warrant was issued for Montano Balmaceda’s arrest, and he was booked into the county jail. His bond information wasn’t immediately available.

Key Largo man accused of illegally dumping more than 6,000 pounds of trash

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