Guide Note

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.¹

Fast Facts

1. Often occurs in isolated areas and on remote roadsides
2. Report any illegal dumping to your local Police department

• Pollution
• Damage to plant and wildlife habitats
• Can lower property values¹
• Unsightly and costly to clean up¹
• Can make areas more susceptible to flooding when waste blocks drainage systems ¹
• Water contamination if waste contains chemicals¹
• Can attract rats ¹
• Illegally-dumped tires can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes¹
• Perpetuates more illegal dumping if not cleaned up¹