Welcome to the Illegal Dumping Website - a County of Los Angeles portal on anti-dumping information and to request a cleanup of nuisances of illegal dumping in unincorporated areas of LA County.
What is Illegal Dumping? |
Illegal dumping is any unauthorized disposal of waste on any public or private property. Usually, people dump illegally to avoid collection and disposal fees, or because they believe proper disposal is just "too much trouble." To request a cleanup of nuisances of illegal dumping in unincorporated areas of LA County, call 1(888) 8DUMPING (888-838-6746) or through The Works iPhone and Android applications. The Works application offers a one-stop solution for unincorporated areas of LA County residents to address and track nuisances of illegal dumping and property violations. The free application can be downloaded at The Works or report it at the link to the left under Report Illegal Dumping. |
Why is Illegal Dumping a Serious Problem for the communities of unincorporated areas of LA County? |
There are three reasons: money, health, and the environment.
Effective January 1, 2022, contractors who engage in illegal dumping are subject to disciplinary action by the Contractors State License Board. For information, please click here. |