The unauthorized disposal of waste on any public or private property is illegal. Penalties for those convicted of illegal dumping can include fines of up to $10,000, seizure of the vehicle used, and incarceration of six months in jail.

If you observe or witness illegal dumping, please report it immediately to the Lancaster Sherriff's Station at (661) 948-8466. 

Illegal dumping locations can be reported by submitting a ticket at this link. The ticket will go directly to the proper department and send you a case number to follow up if you desire. To report illegal dumping in the unincorporated areas of LA County, you may visit CleanLA.com or call 1(888) 8-DUMPING ((1-888-838-6746).

Why is illegal dumping a serious problem for our community?

The short answer is money, health, and the environment. Specifically, illegal dumping:

• Decreases neighborhood property values
• Costs taxpayers millions of dollars in clean-up costs
• Is a community eyesore
• Negatively impacts plants and wildlife
• Poses safety hazards to residents, especially children
• Provides a breeding ground for disease-carrying rodents, insects and other vermin
• Disrupts natural land and water processes
• Pollutes surface and ground water

• Dispose of your own waste properly.
• Spread the word to friends and neighbors that illegal dumping is a crime.
• Secure debris transported in the back of your vehicle by using a tarp or cover.
• Participate in clean-ups of vacant lots and sites used for illegal dumping. 

To download a flyer on how to protect the community from illegal dumping, click here.