A Key Largo man accused of dumping more than 6,000 pounds of trash on Monroe County property was arrested by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 26.
William Montano Balmaceda, 53, was charged with illegally dumping/littering exceeding 500 pounds. Montano Balmaceda allegedly dumped 6,640 pounds of debris/trash that included, but not limited to, 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 the sheriff’s office he removed the trash after being warned several times, but he never did. A warrant was obtained for Montano Balmaceda’s arrest and he was booked into jail.
The sheriff’s office, Monroe County Public Works, and the Monroe County Housing Authority subsequently removed the trash as part of a community clean up on Nov. 18.
