Report It!
Why report illegal dumping? 
Illegal dumping is a serious problem in New Orleans. Allowing waste to accumulate on vacant lots, sidewalks and neutral grounds often increases the problem. Illegal dumping is also associated with other forms of illegal activity. If tolerated, it sends a message to violators that it’s okay to dump waste in your neighborhood or community.
Illegal dumping is dumping of any waste, whether it is construction and demolition debris, furniture, appliances, trash, litter or landscaping cuttings, etc., upon any public right-of-way, City property or private property, without consent of the owner.
The Department's Quality of Life Officers patrols the City daily to deter illegal dumping and investigate citizen complaints. Community help is essential to catching and deterring illegal dumps.
How to Report It!
The City encourages anyone who observes someone illegally dumping to report it. If you observe someone illegally dumping, please take down the following information:
Incident: date, time, location and type of material
Vehicle: license plate number, color, make and model
Description of person(s) dumping: gender, age, hair color and clothing
Any other identifying or incriminating evidence: pictures
Your name and phone number (optional)
Report by telephone or on-line
Telephone: Call 3-1-1 Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and, or (504) 658-3800 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Online: Submit a Report Illegal Dumping Form for illegal dumping has occurred.
With adequate information from an eyewitness, the City can and will pursue prosecution.