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.

Try to secure a name or address label from the trash. Then call your local police department to report the illegal dumping.

PA CleanWays is a nonprofit organization that helps people who are ready to take action against illegal dumping and littering in their communities. Our core programs revolve around cleanups, education, adoptions, beautification, and proper disposal. We work in partnership with local volunteers and communities because our experience shows that local involvement and support is a key to lasting success in addressing illegal dumping and littering.

Visit the Get Involved! section of our website and Join the PA CleanWays Network. By becoming a member of our organization, you will be partnering with PA CleanWays to eliminate illegal dumping and littering in Pennsylvania. Together, we can accomplish so much more!

PA CleanWays is always looking for volunteers! If you want to make a difference in Pennsylvania's environment, we want to work with you. Check out our Volunteer Opportunities page for more information, check out our Calendar of Events for the latest information on volunteer events, or contact us for volunteer opportunities available in your area.

Visit our online Calendar of Events which lists upcoming events and volunteer opportunities for all PA CleanWays chapters, affiliates, and projects throughout Pennsylvania. To update your contact information, please send an e-mail with the specifics of your "new" and "old" contact information to info@pacleanways.org. Our Cleaner Ways newsletter is available for viewing on our website (Adobe Acrobat format).

Give a donation to the PBCC and help us continue our educational programming, legislative advocacy and unique outreach initiatives. We encourage you to spread the word about Paint PA Pink to your community.

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.

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

Since 1990, PA CleanWays has improved Pennsylvania's landscape by cleaning up mountains of trash from our lands and waters with the help of many partners and thousands of volunteers. Our comprehensive approach extends beyond cleanups to long-term solutions. We restore cleaned areas to natural beauty through our beautification program. We have unique educational programs that inform both young and old about the issues of illegal littering and dumping.

Yes, PA CleanWays is proud to sponsor the Sue Wiseman Scholarship program. The $1,000 scholarship is open to Pennsylvania residents ages 16-21 who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication to the environment and who have initiated and carried out a project(s) that addresses littering, illegal dumping, recycling, proper disposal, beautification, or education.

Financial contributions and/or donations of supplies or services are always appreciated and acknowledged. It can cost as much as $1,000 to clean up a ton of illegally dumped trash. PA CleanWays is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit and donations are tax deductible. Contribute to the Clean and Green Fund. The Clean and Green Fund allows PA CleanWays to apply funds where they are needed most and to assist volunteer PA CleanWays Chapters and Affiliates across the state.

We welcome your interest! Organizing a chapter is a commitment that starts with local interest and involvement and a desire to focus community attention on eliminating illegal dumping and littering. Chapters need teams of people willing to provide leadership for the local effort. For basic information on starting a chapter, read our "PA CleanWays: Starting A Chapter" brochure.

Littering is against the law and you can be fined up to $500 (as you may have seen on those blue Don't Mess with Texas signs). Repeat the offense, and you could face a fine of up to $2,000 and 180 days in jail. It gets worse: discarding trash that weighs more than 5 pounds is considered illegal dumping and you'll face even steeper fines for committing this crime.

Call the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Litter Hotline, toll free, at 1-888-5-LITTER. Give the license plate number, the make and color of the vehicle, the time, date and location of the incident, and the type of litter, but not your name.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

PA CleanWays has developed a variety of unique educational tools for people of all ages, including some for kids and teachers and some for citizens who share our interest in a clean community. As funding and supplies permit, we provide these items for the cost of shipping and handling. Pennsylvania residents have first priority for our educational materials. Resources for teachers - including our Environment and Ecology curriculum for Intermediate Students and Project Trash.

If there is a PA CleanWays chapter or affiliate in your area, please contact them directly for information. They may be able to provide a speaker to your group or arrange a display of their Litter IQ or Recycling IQ boards. Please be aware that many of our chapters and affiliates have part-time and/or volunteer staff. It's important to make requests well in advance and to recognize that they may not be able to fulfill all requests.

We encourage kids of all ages to contribute to a clean environment through their communities and schools...and through PA CleanWays. Visit our Volunteer Opportunities page or the PA CleanWays Kids website to discover ways kids can be involved. Please note: kids can participate in some of our adoption and cleanup activities. There are restrictions on youth participation in some of our activities for safety reasons. Generally speaking, we recommend a minimum age of 12.

PA CleanWays Adoption Program is a way for caring individuals and groups to "adopt" local areas they care about and help to keep them clean. The Adoption Program is an option for most locally maintained roadways, greenways, city blocks, communities, and other public spaces. It's a proven to be an effective way to address persistent dumping and littering and to help keep those areas trash-free.

The laws that cover Local Enforcement are found under the schedule of the Commissioners for Justice Act Chapter 291 of the Laws of Malta and the Local Councils Act Chapter 363 of the Laws of Malta.

If you simply want to see the statutes that apply, you can read the following chapters of the Texas Property Code: The chapters are actually fairly short and very eye-opening, especially Chapter 204. You can find this in the library or on-line.

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.