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C.L.E.A.N. Daly City
What is C.L.E.A.N. Daly City?
C.L.E.A.N. Daly City is an initiative to address illegal dumping as a unified community and to build pride for the neighborhoods we live in. Click here to view a video with more information.
What is illegal dumping?
Illegal Dumping is the act of improperly disposing waste at a location not permitted for disposal.
How does illegal dumping affect me?
Illegal dumping has impacts on our community’s health, safety, and even property values. The daily removal of debris prevents 3-4 City staff from performing more important projects like sidewalk and street repairs, street sign replacement, and landscaping maintenance projects. Over 7,000 hours are spent every year on removal, costing taxpayers approximately $300,000/year. Your garbage rates are also impacted by the costs for Republic Services to remove and dispose of the illegally dumped items.
How does the City plan to address illegal dumping?
The City will be tackling this issue by using the 4 E’s: 1. Education, 2. Engagement, 3. Enforcement, and 4. Eradication.
What happens if someone is caught littering or dumping?
On December 14, 2020, the City Council repealed and replaced Chapter 8.32-Illegal Dumping and Littering of the Daly City Municipal Code. The purpose and intent, by repealing and replacing this Chapter, is to protect public and private property from litter and illegal dumping by increasing remedies for victims and increasing penalties for violators in order to discourage such acts. Chapter 8.32 establishes four Administrative Citation Schedules:
The first schedule addresses Administrative Citations for Littering. Violators will be charged $250.00 for the first violation; $500.00 for the second; and $1,000.00 for the third, within a 12-month period.
The second schedule addresses Administrative Citations for Illegal Dumping. Violators will be charged $1,000.00 for the first violation; $2,500.00 for the second; and $5,000.00 for the third. Additionally, violators shall be provided a 24-hour notice of clean-up or will be subject to the additional cost of clean-up and disposal arranged by the City.
The third schedule addresses Administrative Citations for Failure to Abate by Private Property Owners. Violators will be charged $500.00 for the first violation; $1,000.00 for the second violation; and $3,000.00 for the third violation. Additionally, property owners shall be provided a 72-hour notice of clean-up or will be subject to the additional cost of clean-up and disposal arranged by the City.
The fourth schedule addresses Administrative Citations for Major Violations. Violators will be charged: $5,000.00 for the first major violation; $7,500.00 for the second major violation; and $10,000.00 for the third major violation. Additionally, violators shall be provided a 24-hour notice of clean-up or will be subject to the additional cost of clean-up and disposal arranged by the City.
Any person receiving an administrative citation may request an appeal hearing with a Hearing Officer, designated by the City Manager.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Presentation
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Newsletter - Education No. 1
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Newsletter - Education No. 2
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Newsletter - Education No. 3
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Newsletter - Education No. 4
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Newsletter - Education No. 5
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Newsletter - Education No. 6
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Newsletter - Education No. 7
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Newsletter - Education No. 8
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Newsletter - Education No. 9
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Newsletter - Education No. 10
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Newsletter - Education No. 11
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Republic Services On-Call Bulky Goods Collection
- Republic Services - Extras Rates
- 2021 Ox Mountain Sanitary Landfill Rate Sheet
- 2021 Blue Line Transfer Rate Sheet
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Haulers Proper Disposal Resource Guide and Rate Sheets
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Property Owners of Multi-Family Dwellings Proper Disposal Resource Sheet
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Tenants of Multi-Family Dwellings Proper Disposal Resource Sheet
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Pre-Move Checklist (English)
- C.L.E.A.N. Daly City Pre-Move Checklist (Spanish)
How can I help C.L.E.A.N. Daly City?
Volunteer to become a C.L.E.A.N. Champion in your neighborhood. Click here to sign-up today.
Help make our City a Clean, Livable Environment And Neighborhoods by following this motto: See Something, Say Something!
If you see dumping in progress, call the Police Department at (650) 992-1225. Try to get a good description of the person dumping, the location, the vehicle used to transport the debris, and if possible, the vehicle license plate number. If able, take pictures and videos of the dumping. Keep a safe distance and do not engage with the violators.
To report dumped objects on public property, use the Daly City iHelp app
The iHelp app allows users to easily submit service requests through their smartphones with the touch of a button. Snap a photo and send it off! Requests are automatically routed to Republic Services. Republic Services or Public Works staff will come out to collect the illegally dumped items, usually within two (2) business days.
Don’t have access to a smartphone? Want to learn more about this program? Have Questions? Call (650) 991-8224.
To report dumped objects on private property, call Code Enforcement at (650) 991-8260.
Republic Services Bulky Goods Collection
To schedule your one (1) free annual Bulky Goods Collection with Republic Services, contact Republic Services at (650) 756-1130 or InfoDalyCity@RepublicServices.com.
Reuse and Recycling Options
Not sure what to do with your stuff? To learn what items may be recycled, donated, composted or trashed, visit recyclestuff.org.
Want to learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle? Visit smcsustainability.org.
Consider utilizing social media platforms to rehome unwanted items.