Help Stop Illegal Dumping!
ILLEGAL DUMPING BECOMES EVERYONE'S PROBLEM
Report illegal dumping to:
Kaufman County Law Enforcement Center at
972-932-4337
or
THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS ILLEGAL DUMPING
HOTLINE 1-888-335-DUMP
24 hours a day
Dumping trash in unauthorized locations can cause public health and safety concerns. Common violations include: throwing litter out of a car or boat, and unfortunately also includes the dumping of household trash, construction debris or yard waste on land or roadways. Among materials being dumped illegally by contractors are: shingles, bricks, fencing, lime, fill material from pool excavation, and wood such as lumber and plywood.
Citizens can take an active role in stopping illegal dumping:
- Always dispose of your own litter and trash properly. Teach your children to respect the environment and their neighborhood by disposing of trash properly.
- Do not transport unsecured debris in the back of a vehicle. Use a tarp or other cover.
- Organize volunteer cleanups of roadways and illegal dumpsites—studies show people are less likely to litter in clean areas.
- Do not pay roofing or other contractors until they present you with a landfill receipt showing that your waste was properly disposed.
- Write or call your city or county elected officials and let them know that illegal dumping a concern in your community.
Littering is not just a crime, it's an insult to Texas.
Cigarette butts, soda cans, candy bar wrappers, lottery tickets are litter. Throwing litter out of your vehicle is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $500. For a repeat offender, the penalty is increased to a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $2000 and up to 180 days in jail.