Illegal dumping and littering are crimes.

In Dayton, we are serious about fighting illegal dumping.

Illegal dumping is another inexcusable crime that pollutes our land and violates the rights of others. This unhealthy and unsightly crime promotes the deterioration of neighborhoods and attracts criminal activity. There are many resources available to properly dispose of solid waste.

Areas used for illegal dumping may be easily accessible to people, especially children, who are vulnerable to sharp objects, hazardous chemicals and many other health and safety hazards.

Illegal dumping is everybody’s problem. Whether we pay directly or indirectly -- we all pay! Make the clean and healthy choice by pitching in to keep the community clean. Pitching in to keep your community clean means getting involved -- not standing by, but standing in.

Penalties for illegal dumping:  Up to $1,000 fine and six months in jail

Call 333-3977 to report illegal dumping.

Here are ways you can help:

• Communicate with your Priority Board about neighborhood problems
• Participate in alley and neighborhood clean-ups
• Put litter in approved receptacles -- where it belongs
• Utilize free recycling opportunities
• Manage your solid waste (visit Montgomery County Solid Waste District Web site)
• Adopt a block, street, park or recruit volunteers; set one hour, one day each month to police the area to rid it of litter
• Report illegal dumping; individuals may not be directly dumping on your property, but they are dumping in your community where your children play.

Littering and dumping portray a negative perception of our city, our community and our neighborhoods.  It is a problem that requires a partnership of our government, organizations and citizens, who enjoy the benefits of a clean community. It takes a little effort to help in the fight to keep our city clean. It takes very little effort to do the right thing by respecting the rights of others and their properties. This respect helps to ensure a healthy, safe and clean environment for all to live and play.

Facts about illegal dumping:

• Poses Health Risks—provides ideal breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes and rodents.

• Lowers property values—property values are lower in areas that have litter and dumping problems.

• Discourages investment—investors are less likely to invest in these areas; development is hindered.

• Attracts criminal activity—criminals tend to migrate in the areas that appear to be unkept, which increases the problem.

• Encourages additional dumping—most illegal dumpers and litterers prefer to dump in areas that already have dumped items.

• Costly to taxpayers—dumping costs the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.

• Contaminates waterways and drinking water.      

 Important telephone numbers:

Call Police Dispatch 333-COPS (2677) to report illegal dumping in progress.

Call Bulk Waste at 333-4833 to schedule pick up of items to avoid getting a ticket (items are to be set out only 24 hours before schedule pick up day).

Call the EPA at 285-6357 to report dumping of hazardous materials.

Call Environmental Management at 333-3796 to report suspicious substances that could contaminate waterways.

Licensed disposal facilities:

1) Montgomery County Solid Waste

    937-225-4999

    (Commercial and Residential)
    Household Waste, Recyclable, Brush, Reusable, Household Hazardous Waste, Appliances
    and Tires

2) Broadway Sand and Gravel

    937-299-1166 and 299-8901

    (Commercial and Residential)
    Brush, Stumps, Grass, Leaves, Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt and Gravel 

4) Stony Hollow RDF

    937-268-1133

    (Commercial and Residential) 
    Industrial Waste Streams, Construction Demolition and Asbestos

5) Taylorsville Road Hard Fill

    937-233-7500

    (Construction and Demolition Debris)
    Hard-fill, Dirt, Rock, Concrete and Brick

6) Vance Environmental, Inc.

    937-263-1001

    (Construction and Demolition)

For more information:

City of Dayton

Department of Building Services

Division of Housing Inspection

One Stop Center

371 W. Second St.

Dayton, OH 45402

Telephone:  937-333-3977

Fax:  937-333-4294

E-mail:  HIDSUPPORT@cityofdayton.org