Illegal dumping refers to the disposal of waste in unpermitted areas. Illegally dumping is harmful to the environment, causing pollution, health risks, and social and economic challenges.
Contact the 24-Hr Conservation Officer Service’s Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) Hotline toll-free 1-877-952-RAPP (7277) or electronically submit the RAPP form on the BC RAPP website.
Report a violation
What to Record
• Location (look for landmarks to best describe the location, and record the location with a GPS device, is it on Crown Land or Private Land)
• Date and Time
• Description of waste
• Photo (cellular phones can often tag photos with a GPS location)
• Vehicle License (if witnessing the violation)
To report an illegal dumping site within the SLRD, register a complaint using the SLRD Bylaw Enforcement Witness Report.
Phone: (604) 894-6371
Toll Free: (800) 298-7753
Not sure if the illegal dumpsite is located on Private or Crown Land? Contact us.
Email: utilities@slrd.bc.ca
For information on materials that are prohibited from being burned, partially burned or incinerated, visit gov.bc.ca
- SLRD Bylaws enable the SLRD to fine persons disposing of solid waste other than at approved Facilities.
- A violation of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act could result in fines.
- A violation of the British Colombia Environmental Management Act could result in fines and/or imprisonment, as outlined in Section 120.
Not having a vehicle doesn’t have to be a barrier when it comes to getting rid of unwanted items. Here are a few ideas to help, many of which you can do from the comfort of your home.
- Contact friends and family or post on Facebook to see who can help.
- Some charities offer free pick-up for unwanted items.
- Post an ad online, making sure to indicate that pick-up is required.
- Book a vehicle with a ride-share program (where available).
- If your items are landfill-bound, arrange a community or neighbourhood disposal day with your neighbours and make sure someone has a vehicle. This helps to save gas and the environment, too.
If you are interested in organizing a community cleanup of an illegal dumping site, please contact the SLRD before starting. Do not haul any materials until you receive approval, as an approved waiver must be presented at the disposal facility.
Email: utilities@slrd.bc.ca
You will be asked to complete a Tipping Fee Waiver Form for approval.
• Installed “No Dumping” signs at known dumpsites in the region
• Continued participation in and promotion Pitch-In Week
• Waive tipping fees for community cleanups
• Undertaking the Illegal Dumping Strategy and Action Plan