Illegal Dumping Enforcement

The City of Citrus Heights Municipal Code prohibits illegal dumping:

It is unlawful for any person to place, deposit, dump, release, spill, leak, pour, emit, empty, discharge, inject, bury, or dispose into the environment (including by abandonment or discarding of barrels, containers, and other closed receptacles) or cause to be placed, deposited, dumped, released, spilled, leaked, poured, emitted, emptied, discharged, injected, buried, or disposed, any solid waste to come to be located on any premises in the city, except in an authorized location or permitted container or at an authorized or permitted solid waste collection facility. (Ordinance Number 2007-09, § 1, 7-19-2007; Ordinance Number 2020-008, § 8, 9-10-2020) 

Illegal dumping is a serious issue that affects the safety, cleanliness, and overall well-being of our community. At the Citrus Heights Police Department, we understand the frustration and challenges that illegal dumping can create for businesses, from unsightly and hazardous waste on your property to the added burden of cleanup costs. That's why we're committed to strictly enforcing our city's illegal dumping ordinance, ensuring that those who engage in this harmful behavior are held accountable. This page provides essential information on the ordinance, including what constitutes illegal dumping, the penalties associated with it, and how businesses can report violations to help us maintain a clean and safe city. Together, we can work towards a community where businesses thrive without the disruptions caused by illegal dumping. 

The City of Citrus Heights offers complimentary illegal dumping signage for businesses. Two signs are available per business on a first-come, first-served basis. The signage cites the city's illegal dumping ordinance and the phone number of the Citrus Heights Police Department to encourage reporting. The initiative is part of Citrus Heights Cares, a suite of beautification and blight abatement tools to maintain a clean and safe community together. To submit a reservation for signage, fill out this form.  

Please note that this is a pilot program, and the city reserves the right to end this offering at any time. 

For questions:  

Meghan Huber 
916-727-4745 
mhuber@citrusheights.net