Illegal Dumping

Please report illegal dumping on Jefferson County roads to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 360-385-3831.

Conduct business with companies properly permitted and licensed to handle materials. Some for-hire companies advertising waste or junk hauling services are not properly permitted. Call Jefferson County Public Health at 360-385-9444 for permitted facilities.
Ask the business where they intend to recycle or dispose of materials.
Be suspicious of unusually low disposal prices. This can indicate your waste will be illegally dumped. Pay only one-half of the hauling, disposal, and recycling fees up-front and the remainder of the cost after you receive a receipt from a legitimate recycler or disposal site operator. If someone you hire hauls away materials and then dumps them illegally, you may be liable for both cleanup and disposal costs.
Take preventative measures to restrict easy access to your property such as installing gates or berms. Post “No Dumping” signs on access points to your property. A property owner is ultimately responsible for their property.
If you suspect someone is improperly disposing of materials, file a complaint with Jefferson County Public Health (360-385-9444.) Public Health does not take anonymous complaints; however, confidential complaints are accepted.

Visit Jefferson County Public Health’s Illegal Dumping page for more info or call the Public Health Office at 360-385-9444.