Illegal Dumping

Polluting and illegally dumping garbage is an environmental violation. 

Report an Incident  

If you witness a violation, please call the BC Ministry of Environment's Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277) to report the incident or use the online form.

What to Report

Be ready to respond to the following questions when reporting an incident:

  • Where did the illegal dumping take place?
  • When did you notice the illegal dumping?
  • What materials were illegally dumped?
  • Who committed the illegal dumping?

Cleaning Illegal Dumpsites

If you're interested in cleaning up illegal dumpsites in the Fraser Valley, there are a few dedicated organizations working to reduce the impact of illegal dumping through regular cleanups. Contact the Chilliwack Vedder River Cleanup Society for more information.

Residents of Electoral Area E - Chilliwack River Valley who want to organize a community cleanup can participate in the City of Chilliwack's initiative to support illegal dumping clean-up efforts.