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Illegal Dumping: Daly City vs South San Francisco

How do illegal dumping rules compare between Daly City, CA and South San Francisco, CA?

Daly City, CA

San Mateo County

Heavy Restrictions

Daly City Municipal Code Chapter 8.32 (Illegal Dumping and Littering), repealed and replaced December 14, 2020, sets escalating administrative fines: littering $250 / $500 / $1,000 and illegal dumping $1,000 / $2,500 / $5,000 within 12 months. Major violations reach $10,000. Report dumping in progress to Police at (650) 992-1225.

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South San Francisco, CA

San Mateo County

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Key Facts Comparison

FactDaly CitySouth San Francisco
CodeDaly City MC ch. 8.32 (replaced Dec 14, 2020)-
Littering fines$250 / $500 / $1,000 (1st/2nd/3rd in 12 mo)-
Illegal dumping fines$1,000 / $2,500 / $5,000-
Major violation fines$5,000 / $7,500 / $10,000-
Report β€” in progressPolice (650) 992-1225-
Report β€” public propertyiHelp app or (650) 991-8224-
Report β€” private propertyCode Enforcement (650) 991-8260-
State statuteCal. Penal Code Β§374.3 (criminal)-

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Daly City FAQ

What is the fine for illegal dumping in Daly City?

Administrative citations under Municipal Code Chapter 8.32 start at $1,000 for a first offense, rise to $2,500 for the second, and $5,000 for the third within 12 months. Major dumping incidents can reach $10,000.

How do I report someone dumping trash in Daly City?

If it's happening now, call Police at (650) 992-1225 with vehicle/license-plate details. For already-dumped items on public property use the iHelp app or call (650) 991-8224; on private property call Code Enforcement at (650) 991-8260.

South San Francisco FAQ

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