Los Angeles County
Illegal Dumping Prevention Program
Pat Proano
February 2013
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."
Why is Illegal Dumping a Serious Problem
for the Community?
Financial Impact
Health and Safety
Environment & Quality of Life
How L.A. County Manage Illegal Dumping
Cont.
Public Education
Enforcement
Clean-ups
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Reporting and Processing Illegal Dumping
Incidents
Sources for reporting illegal dumping:
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(888)-8DUMPING
www.stopillegaldumping.com
www.CleanLA.com
The Works iPhone application
Incident Report from Website
Illegal Dumping Database
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The Works iPhone Application
The Works iPhone Application
Accomplishments
– Annual funding from CUP Lancaster Landfill
– Current Garbage Disposal Districts (GDD) and
Franchise Contractors assist with removal of illegal
dumping and provide free bulky item pick-up
– Free Disposal events are established as a resource to
deter illegal dumping
– Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events
– Waste Tire roundup events
– Community clean-up efforts
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Pictures of Illegal Dumping
Before & After
Pictures of Illegal Dumping
Before & After
What is Planned in L.A. County?
• Illegal Dumping Reward Pilot Program in
the Antelope Valley Communities
• Environmental Collection Centers
development
• Install motion detector high-tech
cameras/videos with voice activation at
persistent dumping locations
• Android application for The Works being
developed
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What is Planned in L.A. County?
(Cont.)
• Expand the education and outreach to schools
and communities
• Enhance enforcement by working closely with
Sheriff Dept. and District Attorney
• Expansion of the Garbage Disposal Districts and
Franchises to include illegal dumping removal and
clean-up
• Work with contractors to recycle items collected
• Expand the illegal dumping program by hiring
investigators/inspectors to issue citations
• Apply for grants to subsidize the future programs
Questions
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