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NoThrow App - Mapping and Reporting Illegal Dumping

The NoThrow App allows users to easily report and map illegal dumping sites, providing vital information for investigation and cleanup efforts. Available in English and Spanish, the app maintains a history of reports and automatically imports them into a GIS database. The app is complemented by the 1-877-No-Throw Call Center, where incoming calls are recorded and mapped to assist with jurisdiction and cleanup coordination.

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NoThrow App - Mapping and Reporting Illegal Dumping

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  1. Vision and Implementation • Due to the overwhelming amount of trash dumped illegally within Doña Ana County, even after several clean-up efforts, the Illegal Dumping Partnership members were unable to keep up with the sheer amount of trash and a means to map these areas, new reporting mechanisms were needed.

  2. “NoThrow App” History The Original version of the NoThrow App was developed from Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding through a contract with an New Mexico State University (NMSU) student start-up company, Byteware, LLC. The NoThrow App proved to be a successful application as several reports of illegal dumping locations were being reported on a consistent basis, which allowed the IDP members to track, investigate and remediate sites soon after. Because the IDP wanted to have more control over the NoThrow App and its internal coding, it was decided to have the Application Development Division of the Doña Ana County Information Technology Department develop a second version of the NoThrow App which is the current version being used today by the public.

  3. The New “NoThrow” App • Available both throughthe Apple App Store or Google Play • Contains both English and Spanish Language versions • User-friendly and informative • User created photo of dump site • User-defined information related to dump site (Volume, Type, Comments) • Maintains history of reports for each user • Report sent to Doña Ana County server • Reports imported automatically into GIS database

  4. The 1-877-No-Throw Call Center • System Monitored by the Mesilla Valley • Regional Dispatch Authority (MVRDA) • Incoming calls taken by 911 Dispatcher • Information passed on to appropriate authorities depending on jurisdiction • Location of dump sites recorded and mapped

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  11. Portability of Illegal Dumping Reporting System to Other Jurisdictions • No Throw Call Center not transferable to new jurisdiction via MVRDA, but process can be duplicated with help of MVRDA and Illegal Dumping Partnership to other 911 Dispatch. • Adopt use of 1-877-No-Throw number in other jurisdictions? • “NoThrow” App can be used and adopted anywhere. Require POC in new jurisdiction. • BLM establishing use of the “NoThrow” App at the State level in New Mexico.

  12. Advertising The “NoThrow” App • Importance on getting the word out about The “NoThrow” App and its availability to make it a successful endeavor. • Advertising Options: Bumper stickers, newspapers, radio spots, billboards and movie theater. • Other low-cost, creative options?

  13. “NoThrow” Statistics Statistics as of October 16, 2018 Number of Downloads of App: 911 Number of Reports Submitted Via App: 1,427 Number of Reports Through Call Center: 886 Number of Sites Cleaned: 924

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