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02809875What Is An Illegal Dump?00What Is An Illegal Dump?19050019050000Depositing or disposing of any garbage, litter or discarded itemsIn any public place, public park or in the waters within the City limits.On private property of another without the property owner’s permission.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.Do you have Questions?Feel free to call or contact us at:165735024066500City of Lakeport – CDD Code Enforcement DivisionPhone: (707)263-5615 Ext 205FAX: (707) 263-8584Email: bsharp@Web: Illegal DumpingIllegal DumpingCity of LakeportIllegal Dumping Is Everyone’s Problem!Littering and the illegal dumping of garbage, hazardous waste, and commonly used materials are a reoccurring problem that presents serious environmental and public health concerns for the residents of The City of Lakeport. It is not only an eyesore; It is a possible fire hazard, and May contain dangerous hazardous materials and chemicals;It is contaminating our environmental, our water sources, and our crops; It threatens human health and safety by attracting and harboring disease transmitting vectors (mosquitoes, rats, and flies);It negatively impacts growers and public agencies that work to clean these sites; andIt is a huge cost to all the taxpayers and our partners to investigate the dump site and mitigate clean-up.How Do I Make A Complaint?If illegal dumping is on private property, it is necessary to fill out a complaint form with the City of Lakeport Code Enforcement plaint Forms can be found On-Line at our City Website: or at our office located at: 225 Park Street, Lakeport, CA.You can submit the Complaint Form either in person or by mail to: 225 Park St., Lakeport, CA,95453 FAX: (707)263-8584, or Email: bsharp@“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”- Margaret MeadInformation Needed for Complaint FormIdentification of the persons who left the items is needed for complaints. This includes:License plate numberA witness who recognized the persons leaving the items,Something found which identifies the persons such as an old bill or a magazine subscription,ID must have a name AND address.RememberYou must have identification of the 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.California Penal Code 374.3 makes illegal dumping on public and private property punishable by a fine up to $10,000. Also, pursuant to Section 117555 of the California health and Safety Code, a person who dumps illegally is punishable by up to six months on jail. ................
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