Department of Public Safety

Illegal dumping has been a problem in the City of St. Louis for quite some time, and city officials have gotten some new help in their efforts to catch illegal dumpers -- hidden cameras.

It costs the City $4 million a year to clean up illegally dumped trash.  The cameras' cost to the city is $500,000.

Follow this link to see the KMOV News 4 story on our city's efforts to crack down on illegal dumpers.

Those who are caught dumping trash illegally, could face up to three days in jail, a $500 fine and 40 hours community service.

If you witness someone illegally dumping trash, call 9-1-1.  If you get the license plate number of an illegal dumper or have information you want to report, call the Citizens' Service Bureau at (314) 622-4800.  If the information you provide leads to a conviction, you could receive a reward.