Vallejo Crews Removed Over 2,200 Tons of Illegally Dumped Items Last Year

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Vallejo's public works crews removed a staggering 2,249 tons of illegally dumped items in 2025, the equivalent of around 2,500 Smart cars, 75 whales, or 899,600 saxophones. The city provides residents with tools like SeeClickFix to easily report dumped items, and offers free bulky item pickups and a Spring Free Dump Day to help prevent illegal dumping.

Why it matters

Illegal dumping is a persistent problem in many cities, creating eyesores, environmental hazards, and added costs for municipal cleanup efforts. Vallejo's proactive approach to addressing illegal dumping through resident engagement and free disposal options serves as a model for other communities struggling with this issue.

The details

Vallejo residents can use the SeeClickFix tool on the city website or call Public Works to report illegally dumped items on public property. The city's public works crews removed over 2,200 tons of dumped items in 2025, more than neighboring Richmond but less than the massive 9,000 tons picked up in Oakland that year. Research shows that up to 10% of illegal dumping is caused by private haulers, while low-income areas and neighborhoods with more renters also tend to see higher rates of dumping.

• In 2025, Vallejo's public works crews removed 2,249 tons of illegally dumped items.
• Richmond, a neighboring city, picked up 2,797 tons of illegal dumping in 2023.
• Oakland, a larger city, had around 9,000 tons of illegal dumping picked up by city workers in 2024.

What’s next

Vallejo residents can take advantage of the upcoming Spring Free Dump Day on April 18th to dispose of unwanted items for free. They can also schedule up to four free bulky item pickups per year through Recology Vallejo.