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Q: I have discovered that someone has dumped what I think is hazardous waste in an inappropriate location? What can I do?
Q: Someone is pouring things into the street or storm drain that shouldn't be there. What should I do?
 

Q: I have discovered that someone has dumped what I think is hazardous waste in an inappropriate location? What can I do?
A: Stay away from it. Call 911 and notify the fire department. If someone has dumped hazardous waste in an inappropriate location, they may have committed a crime. Most importantly, the hazardous waste must be immediately contained and removed by qualified technicians to mitigate any damage and protect life. Other specialist will come and conduct investigations.
 
Q: Someone is pouring things into the street or storm drain that shouldn't be there. What should I do?
A: If it is a highly flammable liquid such as gasoline or paint thinner, call 911 immediately. A serious explosion could occur. Otherwise, contact your local police or sheriff. It is forbidden by law to drain anything into the storm drain or gutter except rainwater and the occasional sprinkler runoff. Dumping of soapy water from carpet cleaners and steam cleaning residues from parking lot cleaning is prohibited. Bright green or yellow liquids may be automobile antifreeze, which has a sweet taste and is very toxic to animals, so do not delay in reporting it if you see it standing or being drained into the gutter. People and animals can suffer a slow, painful death due to liver and kidney failure after drinking antifreeze. Dumping oil into the storm drain can also cause harm to the stream, the river, and the ocean.

The hazardous waste must be immediately contained and removed by qualified technicians to mitigate any damage and protect life.  Other specialist will come and conduct investigations.

 

 
 


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