Illegal Dumping

Illegal Dumping

Read the Code: SMC 10.62

What Is It?

A form of littering whereby the disposal or disposing of greater than (1) cubic foot. Examples of illegal dumping are as follows: Depositing or disposing of any garbage, litter or discarded items in any public place, Public Park or in the waters within the City limits. Depositing garbage, litter or discarded items on the private property of another without the property owner's permission. Depositing any garbage, litter or discarded items into any garbage can, dumpster or other receptacle located on the property of another, except for containers placed in an area and designated for public use.

What It Isn't

Illegal dumps do not include taking care of people who live in unsanitary conditions. If the inside of a person's house is a concern, please contact Regional Health District.

Contact

Citizens can report illegal dumps online. The online portal can be used via computer or using a smartphone or tablet. You may also contact My Spokane by dialing 311, or for outside city limits, 509.755.CITY (2489).


Contact Information

If you have general code questions or issues please call 311, or for outside city limits, 509.755.CITY (2489), or by email.

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