Report Illegal Dumping

Don't Trash EP!

Trash in waterways causes drains and channels to become blocked, resulting in flooding.

El Paso Water, the City of El Paso Environmental Services Department and the El Paso County Water Improvement District #1 (EPCWID #1) are joining forces to raise awareness of this huge problem and to remind citizens to be watchful, take a stand and report it.

To report illegal dumping, call 311 and have the location, license plate number and description of the person(s) dumping illegally.

A BIG Problem with BIG Consequences

• Cleaning up illegal dumping wastes staff time and public money, and it also could discourage economic development.
• Illegal dumping is against the law and is a class C misdemeanor. If you are caught you can face fines up to $4,000.

Dispose of Waste Properly

• Residential customers within the City of El Paso may dispose trash and large household items at Citizen Collection Centers:
  • Northeast: 4501 Hondo Pass Drive
  • Central: 2492 Harrison Ave.
  • West Side: 121 Atlantic Road
  • East Side: 1034 Pendale Road
  • East Side: 3510 Confederate

• Use drip pans and absorbents to catch vehicle fluids while working on your car. Best Management Practices for Automotive Maintenance (pdf)
• Pet waste can carry bacteria, parasites and viruses into stormwater, which could end up discharging into the Rio Grande. Always clean up after pets.

Upcoming Neighborhood Cleanup Events

The Environmental Services Department is holding Neighborhood Cleanups and providing residents with tools such as trash bags, and gloves, among other items, and will haul the waste collected away for proper disposal. Click here for locations and dates.