-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen The Messenger Dumpsite Patrol’s Flying Floyd finds his flight saddened by yet another dump of old carpeting and other assorted garbage along River Road south of Fort Dodge. The carpet - along with a hat and shirt - were added during the last few days to the pile debris that also includes a broken apart toilet. This site is frequently the scene of illegal dumping. To report a dumpsite, call 573-2141, ext. 472 or email hmadsen@messengernews.net. To learn how to properly dispose of large items, call the North Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency at (515) 955-2781.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen

The Messenger Dumpsite Patrol’s Flying Floyd finds his flight saddened by yet another dump of old carpeting and other assorted garbage along River Road south of Fort Dodge. The carpet — along with a hat and shirt — were added during the last few days to the pile of debris that also includes a broken toilet. This site is frequently the scene of illegal dumping. To report a dumpsite, call 515-573-2141 ext. 472 or email hmadsen@messengernews.net. To learn how to properly dispose of large items, call the North Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency at 515-955-2781.