PRMC Chapter 8.12 makes it unlawful to place, deposit, throw, or dump garbage, trash, dirt, rock, glass, metal, dead animals, or debris of any kind on any public or private road, alley, or property. Depositing refuse without a city permit is a violation subject to citation and misdemeanor penalties.
Illegal dumping in Pico Rivera is prohibited under PRMC Chapter 8.12 (Garbage and Rubbish). No person shall place, throw, or dump any garbage, cans, bottles, papers, dirt, rock, glass, metal, dead animals, refuse, plants, or trash of any nature upon any public or private road, alley, or property. Dumping refuse or human waste without a city permit, and any other Chapter 8.12 violation, can result in citations or enforcement action. Only NASA Services (or a city-authorized collector) may haul waste. Instead of dumping, residents should use their carts, ten free annual bulky-item pickups, or Spring Cleaning events. Misdemeanor violations carry up to a $1,000 fine, six months' jail, or both under PRMC Title 1; admin citations escalate $100/$200/$500.
Dumping garbage, debris, dirt, rock, dead animals, or trash of any kind on any public or private road, alley, or property; depositing refuse without a city permit. Subject to administrative citation and misdemeanor prosecution.
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