Brazoria County’s beautiful coastal areas are under attack—not by nature, but by illegal dumping and littering. From our beaches to our waterways, trash is piling up, harming our environment, endangering wildlife, and ruining the natural beauty we take pride in.

🚨 Illegal Dumping: More Than Just a Mess 🚨

Littering and illegal dumping aren’t just an eyesore—they’re crimes. And in Brazoria County Precinct 1, we’re taking a stand. Thanks to the Coastal Clean-Up Program, we’re not just picking up trash—we’re holding offenders accountable.

When illegal dumping is reported, our team takes action:
✅ Contacting the right agencies to clean up the mess
✅ Investigating the source of the illegal dumping
✅ Issuing citations and making arrests when necessary

If you dump illegally in Brazoria County, you will be found, fined, or even jailed. Our community deserves better.

Texas Health & Safety Code, Section 365

Fines vary from less than $500 to up to $10,000, depending on weight and/or volume of illegal material. Also, jail time may be enforced in some cases from less than 180 days to up to two years.

• Used Oil (Felony), Texas Water Code, Section 7.176
• Pollutant Discharge, Texas Water Code, Section 7.145
• Batteries, Texas Water Code, Section 7.185
• Each day is a separate offense
• Fines vary from $1,000 up to $100,000
• Jail time can be enforced from less than one year to up to five years.

Texas Transportation Code, Section 683

Offenses include inoperable vehicles visible from public right-of-way. Penalties may include a fine up to $200; vehicle may be abated.

How You Can Help 🤝

This fight isn’t just ours—it’s yours too. We need your eyes on the ground to help us stop illegal dumping before it gets worse.

📸 See something? Say something! Report illegal dumping with photos and location details.
📞 Contact us to report a violation anonymously.
🌎 Volunteer for a community clean-up event to keep our beaches, rivers, and parks clean.

Together, we can restore, protect, and defend Brazoria County’s coastal beauty.

💙 Join us in the fight against illegal dumping! 💙

Report Illegal Trash by EMAILING US HERE

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Call our Office Directly:  (979) 388-2710

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