Environmental Spills & Complaints
Dumping is not allowed in storm sewers, ditches, or storm water ponds. Pollutants from dumping flow directly to rivers, creeks and lakes. We:
- Investigate complaints or stains indicating that waste has been dumped on streets or gutters or storm sewers.
- Find out what was dumped, where it was dumped, and who dumped it.
- Determine if there is a threat to people or the environment.
- Make sure the problem is corrected.
To report a concern, click the button below to fill out an online report or call (608) 266-4821.
Common Complaints
- Concrete Waste
Concrete delivery truck chute wash-out, tool cleanup wash water, or dried residue in the gutter. - Waste Water
Mop water, carpet cleaning waste water, or water from outside washing dumped into the gutter. - Used Cooking Oil
Spills from tipped over storage drums and containers filled beyond capacity. - Automotive Fluids
Illegal dumping of motor oil or antifreeze. Vehicles that are leaking fluid. - Paint
Wet paint dumped in the storm sewer, or tool/brush clean-up in the gutter. - Leachate
Rain filtering through a full dumpster, or liquids discarded in the trash leaking onto pavement. - Sediment
Pit dewatering (pulling water out of construction excavation area) without proper filtration. - Solid Waste
Mulch, soil, garbage, deposited in the street/gutter, or improperly stored waste. - Restaurant Hood Cleaning Waste
Discharges of cleansers or grease washed off restaurant ventilation equipment.