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How do I report illegal dumping or wetland filling?

Riverways Program: River Resources and Publications
The Conservation Commission should be your first point of contact when you see evidence of pollution. Other local officials will also need to be informed, such as Boards of Health, Selectmen, and Town Police. Local officials can respond most quickly, will know the location and may know something about the condition. If they don’t respond, consider calling the Department of Environmental Protection or the Basin Team Leader.
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Illegal Dumping. How do I report illegal dumping?

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Report illegal dumped materials to Solid Waste by calling (916) 808-4900. They will dispatch a work crew to pickup the materials. Call the Sacramento Police Department non-emergency number at (916) 264-5471 on weeknights, weekends, holidays, or if illegal dumping is in progress. A reward of $500 will be paid by the City of Sacramento to any person furnishing information which results in an arrest and conviction.
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How do I report litter or illegal dumping?

Township of Guelph/Eramosa - Frequently Asked Questions
Litter and debris is not only an eyesore for the community but is expensive for the municipality to pick up and dispose of. Illegal dumping is a major concern for the Public Works Department. We are asking for the public's assistance in helping us keep the Township clean. Anyone witnessing illegal dumping activities should note the licence plate number and report this information to the Public Works Department (519) 856-9596 extension 109.
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Where do I report Illegal Dumping?

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Call the Jefferson County Environmental Health Dept. 385-9444 or the Sheriff's Office at 385-3831 to report illegal dumpsites. For other information and assistance on illegal dumping problems call Public Works at 385-9178
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Solid Waste/Recycling | Frequently Asked Questions
If you catch someone illegally dumping, call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME to anonymously report the incident.
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To whom do I report illegal dumping?

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Pothole on ramp where W 5th street entrance ramp onto 110 north merges with 110 North. Near end ramp where lane is actually parallel to 110 freeway. We are almost at freeway speed when we hit this pothole.
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What can I do about illegal dumping?

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Try to secure a name or address label from the trash. Then call your local police department to report the illegal dumping.
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How do I report an illegal discharge/dumping into the street or storm drain?

Public Works FAQ's - City of Sunnyvale, California.
Please call 408-730??'7260 and provide the location of the incident and a description of the discharge. Back to top
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Who do I call about illegal dumping in the woods or other areas?

Town of Mashpee, MA - Frequently Asked Questions
The Board of Health is responsible for illegal dumping. They will investigate the dumping and coordinate cleanup with the Department of Public Works. They can be reached at 508-539-1400 extension 555. If the dumping occurs along a public way, you may call the Department of Public Works directly at 508-539-1420
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What is the fine/penalty for illegal dumping?

Sacramento County Stormwater Quality Program
Fines and penalties are based on type and amount of illegally discharged material. Each violation can be based on, but not limited to, a cost recovery fine and/or enforcement fine. Paints, paint thinner, chemicals and batteries are all household hazardous waste that need proper disposal. Sacramento County residents can call (916) 875-5555 for drop off times and locations; Sacramento County business & commercial owners can make an appointment by calling (916) 481-1816.
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How can I reach the illegal dumping hotline?

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Yes, the County has an adopted Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and enforces those regulations in areas outside of the Town's of Pittsboro, Siler City, and Cary. The ordinance can viewed by clicking here. You can also get additional information from the National Flood Insurance Program.
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What is DUMPING?

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Dumping is the word that describes the fact that liquids and sweets very rapidly empty out of the stomach into the jejunum through the small pouch. Sweets have a characteristic called "hyperosmolality" which means that it has a high concentration of particles in solution. One of the functions of a normal stomach is to act as a reservoir where food will be held until the concentration of particles is diluted to that of other body fluids.
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Can I exceed the rated capacity when dumping soil or filling holes?

FAQ about Twistarp from Wisman Enterprises
Yes. When returning soil that has been placed on the tarp but not moved from the site, place the two loops farthest from the hole on the lifting hook. When the loops are hoisted, the soil tends to roll down the chute that is formed. Most of the weight stays on the ground or on the tarp.
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What can be done about illegal dumping on vacant land?

Apple Valley Fire Protection District
If you should observe illegal dumping, please call WeTip 800-78-CRIME (800-782-7463). An award of up to $1,000 is possible if an arrest and conviction occurs due to the information you provide. Unfortunately, the property owner will be responsible for cleaning up illegal dumping on their land.
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Can illegal dumping disposal of trash on my own property affect my private water well?

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Yes, private water wells can be polluted by trash and garbage that is buried or thrown on the ground in the vicinity of the well. Click on the following link to the OSU Cooperative Extension for a useful source of information about these and other contamination risks of private water wells and how you can get help in resolving such problems.
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How can I prevent illegal dumping?

Hallandale Beach, FL - Official Website
Do not place items in front of your house until a scheduled bulk waste pick-up or you contact the sanitation department to schedule a pickup. Items on the swale will attract illegal dumping. If you catch someone dumping illegally please call the Police Department at (954) 765-4321.
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What is the County of Sacramento doing about illegal dumping?

Sacramento County Stormwater Quality Program
The County's Stormwater Ordinance makes it an environmental crime to knowingly dump or discharge hazardous materials into the storm drain system and the County can impose fines on violators when they are caught.
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What is the City of Norfolk doing about illegal dumping?

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It is illegal to knowingly dump or discharge hazardous materials into storm drain catch basins and the City of Norfolk can impose stiff fines on the perpetrators if they are caught. Illegal dumping of trash, paint products, motor oil and other chemicals into storm drains is against the law!
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How much does the City spend on illegal dumping?

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The City spends over $1million per year responding to and cleaning up illegally dumped waste materials.
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What is the City of Stockton doing about illegal dumping?

City of Stockton, CA - Municipal Utilities Department (MUD)
The City of Stockton???s drainage ordinance prohibits dumping anything down the storm drain or into a waterway. To report illegal dumping, call the Stormwater Hotline at 937-8341. Each call is treated with confidentiality. Anyone caught dumping can be cited and a stiff fine imposed. Also, the guilty party will be responsible for cleaning up the material and the storm drain system.
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How can I report suspected SUTA Dumping?

Indiana Workforce Development
SUTA dumping hurts all Indiana employers. To report SUTA Dumping or for additional questions, please contact:
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What should I do if I see someone dumping?

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Call your local sheriff's office. Law enforcement officials have a duty to enforce open dumping laws. They need your help. Give them all the information you can.
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What is the City and County of Honolulu doing about illegal dumping into storm drains?

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Revised Ordinance of Honolulu Section 14.12.23(a) Environmental Quality Control - Violation sates, "It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or cause to be discharged any pollutant into any drainage facility which causes a pollution problem in state waters, or causes a violation of any provision of the city NPDES permit or the water quality standards of the State of Hawaii.
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What is the City of Los Angeles doing about illegal dumping into storm drains?

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An ordinance passed in 1999 (LAMC Sec 64.70) makes it illegal to dump or discharge trash, debris, chemicals, contaminated water, or any other liquid or solid material into the storm drain system. Violators are now subject to stiff fines and criminal prosecution. The Stormwater Program's Enforcement Section receives many calls to its (800) 974-9794 hotline number from the public reporting illegal dumping violations and these calls are investigated.
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Illegal Dumping/Tires There is a tree near my home that I would like removed who can I call?

City of Miami - Neighborhood Enhancement Teams
Permits are required for the removal, relocation or replacement of any tree located on residential and public right of way or business property within the City of Miami. Permits ARE NOT required for tree trimming if the area trimmed is less than 30 percent of the original canopy of the tree. Contact your local NET Office.
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Is PA CleanWays involved with the enforcement of laws against littering and illegal dumping?

PA CleanWays > Frequently Asked Questions
PA CleanWays is not an enforcement agency. However, we support the enforcement of all laws against illegal dumping and littering. Our resource publication, Working Together to Fight Littering & Illegal Dumping: a guide to working with enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania, provides lots of helpful information about these laws and the agencies that enforce them.
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What is a wetland?

City of Haverhill, Massachusetts
A short question with what could be a very long answer. Although the term "wetland" may be specifically defined, many people use it interchangeably with general terms: "conservation land", "protected land", "open space", "special conservation", "drainage area", "the portion of my lawn I cannot mow until August"; the list goes on and on.
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