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Illegal Dumping


Illegal Dumps:

  • are safety hazards to children;
  • may be breeding grounds for disease carriers: flies, roaches, rats and other dangerous pests;
  • are pollution and fire hazards that endanger our air, water, and land;
  • disrupt wildlife habitats;
  • destroy the beauty of our desert.

One Piece of Trash can Grow into a Dump:

  • There is no excuse for dumping anywhere except at an authorized landfill or transfer station.
  • Who pays for the cleanup? All of us pay a high price for the dumpers' dirty deeds.

Photographs of a recent Illegal Dump Cleanup (click on pictures to expand):

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You Can Help Stop Illegal Dumping!

  • BE responsible
  • ACT responsibly
  • HELP make violators responsible for their actions
  • Report illegal dumps by calling 622-5800 (available 24 hours a day). OR
  • Report illegal dumps from this site by going to the COMPLAINTS page and submitting a complaint
  • NEVER approach an illegal dumper.
  • If you see illegal dumping activity, REPORT IT immediately - call 622-5800. (Try to get a license number, vehicle description, or other identifying information.)

Illegal Dumps are eyesores, are serious health and safety threats, and are costly!

Don't Be a Secondhand Dumper

If you hire someone to clean up your yard or haul your trash:

  • hire a reputable contractor or a hauler with a permit;
  • know your hauler's name, address, and phone number;
  • pay by check and get a receipt;
  • ask for a landfill or dump receipt.

Do You Know:

  • Free disposal is available for many items, including household hazardous waste.
  • The RETHINKIT information line (791-5000) will send you a copy of the Recycling Directory.
  • Appliances and furniture can be donated to charities and neighbors for reuse.

Call for More Information:

City of Tucson/Pima County Household Hazardous Waste Program
740-3340
To drop off household chemicals, automotive fluids, batteries, pool chemicals and other materials.

Small Business Waste Program
740-3389

Pima County Solid Waste
740-6650
For information about landfills, transfer stations, waste tire program, appliances, special waste disposal, and recycling programs.

City of Tucson Solid Waste
791-3171
For information about landfills and garbage collection within Tucson city limits.

Tucson Clean & Beautiful
791-3109
For information about neighborhood cleanups.

RETHINKIT Recycling Information Line
791-5000

American Lung Association
323-1812

Arizona Kidney Foundation
882-7604
To donate unwanted vehicles.

To report illegal dumping
622-5800

 
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