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I LLEGAL D UMPING

W HAT IS AN I LLEGAL D UMP ? A form of littering whereby the disposal or disposing of greater than (1) cubic foot.

E XAMPLES OF I LLEGAL D UMPING Depositing or disposing of any garbage, litter or discarded items… in any public place, public into any garbage can, park or in the waters dumpster or other within the City Limits receptacle located on the property of another, on private property of except for containers another without the placed in an area and property owner’s designated for public permission. use.

I NFORMATION REQUIRED TO SUBMIT COMPLAINT FORM Identifications of the persons who left the items is needed for complaints. This includes: License plate number, A witness who recognized the persons leaving the items, Something found which identifies the persons such as a old bill, or a magazine subscription, ID must have a name AND address.

R EMEMBER You must have identification of dumper to file a report. The City does not go through illegal dumps to find identifying material. Any illegal dump without identification becomes the responsibility of the property owner. Ultimately, it is the property owner’s responsibility to clean-up the debris, but our officers can aid in contacting the violator.

P ENALTIES FOR I LLEGAL DUMPING City of Spokane Up to $513.00 or, Up to 90 days in jail Spokane County Up to $5,000.00 or, Up to 364 days in jail

We cannot take care of people who live in unsanitary conditions. If the inside of a person’s house is a concern, please contact the Regional Health District.

R ESOURCES TO OFFER TO HELP NEIGHBORS Offer Clean-up event information Offer Dump Passes Solid Waste Department Catholic Charities Volunteers Chore Service:328-8400 Serve Spokane: 445-8445 ext. 111 Priority Associates: crodgers@ipriority.com

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