Report Illegal Dumping Hotline: 1-888-335-DUMP
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Illegal dumping is a real issue in the North Central Texas area. It is a problem that affects the people and the environment in which it takes places. Do your part to eliminate illegal dumping. Start here:
Submit A Report
Report an active illegal dumper or an illegal dump site. Include pictures and tag your location on the map to assist the authorites. Bookmark this site on your phone and report from the scene.
Track A Report
Check the status of a previously submitted illegal dumping report. A report number is required.
Proper Disposal Map
Learn about how and where to properly dispose of your waste. There are many options available to recycle materials.Illegal Dumping
Trash dumped in unauthorized locations is not just appalling, it can cause major public health and safety concerns such as an increase in rodents and mosquitoes, related illnesses, and physical and chemical hazards like protruding nails and harmful fluids. Dumping is also illegal and punishable by the Texas Health and Safety Code 365.
Report It
Reports are the primary way to eliminate illegal dumping. Submitting one is easy and only a few details are needed such as the type of waste and the location. Report illegal dumping anonymously by calling:
1-888-335-DUMP
How it Works
See illegal dump site or illegal dumping in progress
If you find an illegal dump site, take note of its location, the type and amount of waste, license plate numbers, and a physical description of the violator(s) if witnessed.
*Do not touch any of the items dumped.
Report it online or through the hotline
Try to provide as much information as possible to help authorities.
Reporting online allows you attach photographs and drop a pin on a map to further assist authorities.
Staff reviews the report and sends to proper authorities
Report Illegal Dumping staff review every report to ensure accuracy and forward legitimate reports to appropriate authorities.
Authorities investigate the illegal dump site
Illegal dumping in Texas is a crime, and dump sites reported will be investigated under Texas Health and Safety Code 365. Illegal dumping contained in a closed barrel or drum, or for a commercial purpose carries increased penalties. Illegal dumping that results in the pollution of a waterway will be investigated under Chapter 26 of the Texas Water Code.
Dump site is cleaned up
The municipality with jurisdiction for the location of the dump site typically cleans up the dump site at taxpayer cost. If a successful suit is brought against the violator, the violator may be required to reimburse the cost incurred to clean the site.
ReportDFWdumping.com is a website designed for easy access to illegal dumping reporting and solid waste programs available in the North Central Texas region. The goal of this web site is to increase awareness of the hazards of illegally dumping trash and to encourage all citizens in the region to participate in local recycling and solid waste programs. This web site was developed and is maintained by the North Central Texas Council of Governments in cooperation with the Resource Conservation Council.
More about the Illegal Dumping Task Force
Serving all of North Central Texas, including: Addison, Aledo, Allen, Alma, Alvarado, Arlington, Azle, Balch Springs, Bedford, Benbrook, Burleson, Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Colleyville, Coppell, Corsicana, Dallas, Denton, Desoto, Duncanville, Ennis, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Garland, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Haltom City, Hurst, Irving, Kennedale, Lewisville, Little Elm, Mansfield, Mesquite, North Richland Hills, Plano, Richardson, Stephenville, Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Ellis County, Hood County, Hunt County, Johnson County, Kaufman County, Parker County, Rockwall County, Tarrant County, Wise County. See complete list
