Illegal Dumping is the act of dumping waste on City, State or private property without consent.
Typically, illegal dumpsites contain discarded household appliances, furniture, yard waste and tires. These sites may also contain waste from construction and demolition sites.Solid Waste Division: Illegal Dumping
Effects
- Pollution
- Damage to plant and wildlife habitats
- Can lower property valuesSolid Waste Division: Illegal Dumping
- Unsightly and costly to clean upSolid Waste Division: Illegal Dumping
- Can make areas more susceptible to flooding when waste blocks drainage systems Solid Waste Division: Illegal Dumping
- Water contamination if waste contains chemicalsSolid Waste Division: Illegal Dumping
- Can attract rats Solid Waste Division: Illegal Dumping
- Illegally-dumped tires can be a breeding ground for mosquitoesSolid Waste Division: Illegal Dumping
- Perpetuates more illegal dumping if not cleaned upSolid Waste Division: Illegal Dumping
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Often occurs in isolated areas and on remote roadsides
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Report any illegal dumping to your local Police department
