Illegal Dumping and Burning

It is illegal to dispose of waste or trash through burning or leaving it anywhere other than an approved and permitted disposal facility in any of the District's member towns.

To Report Illegal Dumping

To report illegal dumping, contact our District Office by calling (802)524-5986, or by email at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

 

The following information will aid in our investigation:

 

Dates and Times

When did you first become aware of the dumping? Do you know when it first occurred?

Identity of the Person Responsible

Do you know who the responsible party is? Did you witness the dumping or know someone who did?

Type and Amount of Waste

Is the waste household trash, furniture, appliances, tires, electronics, construction debris, etc.? How much waste is at the site?

Location

Please provide as much information as possible about the location. In addition to the street address, it is very helpful if you can tell us the distance from an intersection, the location of any nearby landmarks, and whether or not the site can be seen from the road.

Below is a photo of an illegal dump site from Montgomery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Illegal Burning

Burning trash can release numerous chemicals into the air, including dioxin, a known carcinogen, which is formed when plastic is burned. Burning treated wood and other trash sends both hazardous chemicals and ash into our air. These chemicals aren't healthy for anyone, but are a particular threat to people with asthma and other respiratory illnesses. For these reasons, it is illegal to burn trash in Vermont. In addition, the District has an ordinance forbidding trash burning in District towns.

 

If you spot an ongoing burn, please contact us immediately at (802)524-5986. If possible, our enforcement officer will leave for the scene.

 

If we are not available and the burn is uncontained or is causing an unpleasant smell, headaches or other health problems, please contact your local fire department and ask them to put the fire out.
Otherwise, simply gather as much information as you can, making note of the time and location, the responsible parties, and the type of material being burned. Then contact us with that information.

 

For more information on illegal burning, visit Don't Burn Vermont.

 

For a copy of the District's Illegal Burning and Dumping Ordinance click here.