Martinez vs Walnut Creek
How do illegal dumping rules compare between Martinez, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?
Martinez and Walnut Creek have similar restriction levels.
Martinez, CA
Contra Costa County
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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Contra Costa County
Illegal dumping in Walnut Creek is a misdemeanor under WCMC §5-8.310 and California Penal Code §374.3, punishable by fines up to $1,000 for first offense, $3,000 for second, and $6,000 for third, plus cleanup costs. Report dumping to Code Enforcement at 925-943-5899.
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