Pine Haven council bemoans misuse of slash pile

At last Tuesday’s meeting of the Pine Haven Town Council, Public Works Director Sunny Schell shared with the governing body her frustration with the behavior of a few town residents who abuse the privilege of using the town slash (burn) pile by dumping old appliances, concrete, decks, household garbage and furniture, forcing the town to dispose of the waste items.

This costs the town thousands of dollars in labor and fees to pick up in a municipal vehicle and pay landfill charges.

The entire situation only worsens during the annual clean up days, Schell said, reminding the council of las...