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ILLEGAL
DUMPING
What is illegal dumping?
Illegal Dumping is often a crime of opportunity and occurs in remote locations of the County, on back roads or in
neighborhoods. In San Joaquin County, illegal dumping is described as any material that measures at least one cubic yard or
about as much as can fit in the trunk of a full-size car.
When illegal dumping occurs, the damage to neighborhoods and the
environment can be severe:
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Property values decline where illegal dumping is
widespread. |
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Unreported illegal dumping results in more
illegal dumping. Illegal dumpers find an easy location and keep
coming back. |
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Illegally dumped material quickly becomes a
breeding habitat for mice, rats and mosquitoes, which can spread
diseases such as encephalitis, and West Nile Virus Disease. For the
health and safety of yourself and your family, report illegal
dumping pile! |
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Illegal dumping is hazardous to the environment.
Refrigerators, tires, auto parts and televisions may contain heavy
metals and others toxins. |
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Illegal dumping piles can also be a traffic
hazard. |
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Illegal dumping costs County tax and rate payers
hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. Without the help of
County residents and visitors, this problem will continue. |
San Joaquin County is working to hard to fight this
problem!
But we can't do it alone.
Get educated! Get Involved!
Your neighborhood and your County need your help!
 
If you need to dispose trash and waste materials such as
electronics, household hazardous waste, and other materials, please check
the information about the disposal locations and
times.
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