Illegal Dumping

Report Illegal Dumping on Collin County Roads and Land

Collin County Public Works says illegal dumping is more than ugly roadside trash. The county warns that dumped sites can include household trash, yard waste, appliances, furniture, hazardous chemicals, and biological waste that can leach into soil and the water table.

The county says illegal dumping is against the law and asks residents to report it. The official illegal-dumping page lists a 24-hour hotline at 972-547-5350 and says the Sheriff's Office investigates reports.

For homeowners and landowners, this matters after storms, move-outs, tenant cleanups, and contractor work. Do not push unknown waste into a ditch or creek, and remember that a remote county road is not a legal drop-off spot. Use the county report line and check legal disposal options before hauling.

Source to confirm: Collin County Public Works - Illegal Dumping

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