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Regulations / 311 / Illegal Dumping
Report Illegal Dumping in NYC
Trash & Sanitation · NYC DSNY · 311 service type
How to report "Illegal Dumping" in New York City via 311, what agency handles it, and what evidence helps.
How to file
- Open portal.311.nyc.gov and search for "Illegal Dumping".
- Note time of day — set-out time violations require proof of early placement.
- File at 311 under Dirty Conditions or Sanitation.
- For commercial waste, note business name on signage if visible.
Penalties & enforcement
DSNY fines range from $50–$500+ for set-out time, containerization, and dirty-area violations. Repeat commercial offenders may face escalated penalties.
What happens after you file
DSNY Sanitation Enforcement inspects and may issue Notices of Violation. Residential issues may be referred to property management; commercial routes get BIC oversight.
Evidence tips
- Include address or intersection and date/time in your description.
- Wide shot for context, close-up for the specific condition.
- Repeat filings at the same address build enforcement history in 311.
SidewalkSnitch supports related complaints in Trash & Sanitation.
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FAQ
Can I file anonymously?
311 requires contact information for follow-up. Your identity is not shared with the property owner or business you report.
Does SidewalkSnitch file this to 311 for me?
We prepare the text. You file it on 311. Nothing goes to 311 unless you send it.