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If You Witness Illegal Dumping or Littering

 

It is illegal to dump garbage, refuse, vegatative debris, pollutants and contaminants and other debris into waterways and natural areas. Such irresponsible acts can obstruct drainage and create significant health, safety and environmental hazards.

Violators are subject to strict civil and legal actions.

Illegal and irresponsible dumping should be reported to the Environmental Investigation Unit of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office at (561) 688-3000. Illegal dumping of pollutants and contaminants that might create health and safety problems should also be reported to the Water Resources Section of the Department of Environmental Resources Management at (561) 233-2400, who in turn, will notify appropriate authorities.

Applicable State and County statutes prohibiting illegal dumping include:

State of Florida Illegal Dumping Statutes

  • 298.66 Obstruction of Drainage Canals or Watersources
  • 403.72 Pollution Prevention Act
  • 386.41 Nuisances Injurious to Health

Applicable Palm Beach County Ordinaces

  • 91-46 Waste control
  • 27-137 StormWater pollution prevention
  • 11-129 Regional hazardous materials response - dumping
  • 88-3 Flood damage prevention

County ordinances can be viewed in the Minutes Department (Room 203) of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the Palm Beach County complex at 301 N. Olive Avenue in West Palm Beach.

 

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