Illegal Dumping

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Illegal dumping is dumping of any waste, whether it is oil, furniture, appliances, trash, litter or landscaping cuttings, etc., upon any public right-of-way or private property, without consent of the owner and/or the City of Richmond. Hazardous material such household products (batteries, oil, paint, and antifreeze), commercial and industrial items and fluids, and other regulated or illegal substances create a dangerous environment and pollute our very near neighbor. Illegal dumping costs taxpayers tens of thousands each year.

For data on illegal dumping in Richmond visit, www.transparentrichmond.org/stories/s/Illegal-Dumping/23yu-m3yk

How Can You Help?


Options for reporting illegal dumping on City streets

Report Illegally Dumped Material


Use the city's free smart phone app or call the Illegal Dumping Hot Line, (510) 965-4905, to report illegally dumped material in Richmond. 



Active Illegal Dumping



If illegal dumping problems are not reported the problem often grows. Once a pile begins, it often encourages other people to pile on additional waste. The City of Richmond will fine any persons caught dumping illegally or littering can be fined up to $1,000. 

If you see someone in the act of dumping illegally on private or public property:


  • Maintain a low profile – don’t contact the perpetrators yourselves. Stay safe!
  • Report any active illegal dumping to the Police Department by calling the non-emergency phone number, (510) 233-1214.

Free Residential Programs


  1. Free Bulky Item Pick-up
  2. Free household hazardous waste drop-off
  3. FREE Mattress Drop-off
  4. Volunteer!

Bulky Item Pick-up Program for Richmond Residents

Richmond residents are eligible for a free bulky item pickup! Collections may be scheduled for single-family homes, duplexes, and multi-family properties with up to 19 units! 

For more information visit, www.ci.richmond.ca.us/1718/Residents.

Resources

  1. Transfer Stations and Landfills
  2. Richmond App and COR Connect
  3. Garbage Services
  4. Roll-Off Boxes

Transfer Stations and Landfills



For over-sized or other items that are not accepted in the curbside program, the following options are available for a fee:

Golden Bear Transfer Station
1 Parr Blvd, Richmond, CA
(510) 970-7260
https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/depart/cd/recycle/options/v6649.htm

City of Berkeley Transfer Station
1201 Second St, Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 981-6300
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/transferstation/

Republic Services Contra Costa Transfer Station
951 Waterbird Way, Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-8987
https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/depart/cd/recycle/options/v6163.htm