COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. -- The Collier County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Division is asking for residents’ help in reporting illegal debris dumping.
It is a violation for landscaping, tree trimming or other hired companies to deposit debris on the right-of-way or vacant lots instead of taking it to an approved yard waste disposal facility.
As a reminder, commercial businesses and landscapers are not eligible for free pick-up of storm related-debris. Commercial businesses and landscapers are required to take yard waste to an authorized solid waste disposal facility and must pay the disposal fee. Illegal dumping of Hurricane Irma related debris, or any other type of debris, is a crime.
Citizens who witness illegal dumping are encouraged to write down the details of the incident and immediately contact Collier County Code Enforcement at (239) 252-2440. Details such as a description of the vehicle, vehicle markings or a license plate number are great leads for investigators. Remember to keep yourself safe; don’t directly confront an illegal dumper.
