Say NO to Illegal Dumping

NDEP

Illegal Dumping

The Nevada Revised Statute NRS 444.630 prohibits the dumping of any solid waste, including junk vehicles, garbage, rubbish, construction/demolition debris, yard debris or other refuse at any place other than at a facility designated for such purpose.

PENALTIES - Unauthorized dumping is a misdemeanor subject to criminal & civil penalties, community service sentences and revocation of business licenses.

ENFORCEMENT - Any health officer, game warden, police officer, sheriff's deputy, other peace officer or other person specifically designated by the local government may issue citations for violations of NRS 444.630.

REWARD - The solid waste management authority shall offer a reward of $100 for information leading to the conviction of any person violating NRS 444.630. (NRS 444.640)
KEEP YOUR COMMUNITY CLEAN — STOP ILLEGAL DUMPING!

Report violators to the local enforcement authority, local sheriff, or police department. The local Sheriff and Police Department, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and the local County health districts routinely conduct surveillance operations for illegal dumping activities.
To report an illegal dumping in progress, contact:

Clark County 702-759-0600 or use the Online Reporting Form

Reno and unincorporated areas 775-334-2121

Sparks 775-353-2231

All other areas, report illegal dumping to your local public safety dispatch.


To provide information on the location of an illegal dumpsite, contact:

Clark County 702-759-0600 or use the Online Reporting Form

Washoe County 775-328-2434

All other areas, report illegal dumpsites to your local public safety dispatch.

HOW TO REPORT ILLEGAL DUMPING

Step 1

Record the date, time and exact address where you have seen illegal dumping. Reporting these details will help the local authorities to track down the person dumping trash, and will let them know where to send a clean-up crew.

Step 2

Write down the license plate number and vehicle description if possible. It is also important to try to remember a physical description of the people or person whom you saw dumping illegally.

Step 3

Make a list of all of the items that have been dumped to help the authorities prepare for the clean up. Thorough details will also help the authorities prosecute, as the penalty for illegal waste dumping depends on what was discarded.

Step 4

Contact your local public utilities or public works department to file your official complaint. Most departments give you the choice of filing the report anonymously or giving your name and address