Illegal dumping is the improper disposal of waste in public or private areas such as neighborhoods, parks, rural properties, and local bodies of water. Improperly disposed items like household garbage, mattresses, appliances, tires, building materials, chemicals, batteries, abandoned vehicles and boats, and yard waste are considered illegal dumping.
A record setting amount of illegally dumped garbage is polluting San Joaquin County. Illegal dumping accounts for 2,600 tons of trash in our communities, costing taxpayers over $1.3 million annually to clean up. It creates safety hazards, environmental damage, and diminishes our community’s quality of life.
San Joaquin County offers multiple ways to dispose of garbage so it doesn’t end up littered in our communities.
To learn more about how to properly dispose of waste, visit our Resources Page or SJCRECYCLE.ORG.
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For issues in other areas visit our Reporting An Issue Information Page.
