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Martinez vs Pittsburg

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

Martinez and Pittsburg have similar restriction levels.

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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Pittsburg, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

Pittsburg Municipal Code Chapter 8.12 and California Penal Code ยง374.3 prohibit dumping waste on public or private property without permission. Fines start around $100 for a first offense and escalate to $3,000 and/or six months jail for repeat or commercial violations, plus cleanup and investigation costs.

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