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Form to report illegal dump sites

Garbage and recycling › Stop illegal dumping › Report illegal dump sites

Use this online form or call Metro Recycling Information at 503-234-3000.

You can report this confidentially. However, if you would like to know the results of our investigation or when the dump is cleaned up, provide your contact information the end of this form. Thank you for helping protect and clean up the region.

Location of the dump

Address or intersection

City

County

Describe where the dump is on the property and any relevant landmarks that will help us locate the dump. Be as specific as possible. Include the distance from the road and whether the dump is visible from the road.

Name and telephone number of the property owner, if known:

Type of waste

appliances
barrels
construction debris (wood, shingles, concrete, etc.)
electronics (TVs, microwaves, computers, etc.)
furniture
household trash
leaking liquids (oils, gasoline, pesticides, etc.)
tires
yard debris
other:

Estimated amount of waste

bags
large items
pickup loads
tires

Additional information

If you observed a vehicle used in the dumping, describe its make, model, any part of the license plate, and company name, if known.

Name and telephone number of the person or company you believe is responsible for the illegal dumping, if known:

Describe the suspect(s) you believe are responsible for the dumping. Include height, weight, sex, race and any distinguishing characteristics.

Date you first observed the dump:

Date of the illegal dumping, if known:

Comments:

Contact information

Do you wish to be notified with the results of our investigation or when the dump is cleaned up?

yes (provide your contact information below)
no

First name

Last name

E-mail address

Address

City

State

ZIP code

Telephone

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