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Brentwood vs Martinez

How do illegal dumping rules compare between Brentwood, CA and Martinez, CA?

Brentwood and Martinez have similar restriction levels.

Brentwood, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

Illegal dumping in Brentwood is a misdemeanor and civil violation under Municipal Code Chapter 8.12 and California Penal Code 374.3. Fines start at 100 dollars for first offenses and escalate to thousands plus cleanup costs for commercial dumping. Cameras and license-plate readers are deployed at known dumping hotspots.

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Martinez, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

Illegal dumping on public property, vacant lots, or waterways within Martinez is prohibited under Municipal Code Chapter 8.10 and California Penal Code section 374.3. Violations can result in misdemeanor charges, fines up to $3,000 for a first offense under state law, mandatory cleanup costs, and vehicle impoundment when a vehicle is used to dump more than one cubic yard of waste.

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