Illegal Dumping Is A Crime!

The City of Oakland hauls away tons of trash from the public right-of-way every year, from construction debris to household trash. This trash would otherwise end up in our neighborhoods, creeks, and waterways. Property values decline where illegal dumping is rampant. Community and governmental agencies need to work in partnership to address the enormous problem of illegal dumping.

How you can help:

See it:

• Write down the dumper’s description:
  Include gender, ethnicity, age, hair color, clothing, etc.
• Write down the vehicle description:
  Include license plate number, color, make, model, and approximate year, if known.

Report it:

• Complete a Witness Statement Form.
• Call the PWA Customer Call Center at (510) 615-5566.

Stop it:

Get involved! With your help, we can continue to reduce the blight of illegal dumping in our communities.

To report an illegal dumping problem, contact the PWA Customer Call Center at 615-5566.