Through strategic community partnerships and a strong working relationship with the Cincinnati Police Department, Department of Public Services, and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, we work to eradicate illegal dumping. This is achieved in two ways, illegal dumpsite monitoring and volunteer cleanup days.
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Dont Dump the nati
Don’t Dump the Nati was started in April of 2023 as a pilot program to see if we could lower the amount of illegal dumping by providing a place for Cincinnati residents to drop off waste for free.
In 2025, Don't Dump the Nati will continue starting March 28th. Cincinnati residents can dispose of their unwanted items for free.
Location:
3929 Cherry St, Cincinnati OH 45223
Dates:
March 28, April 25th, May 30th, June 27th, July 25th, August 29th, September 26th, October 31st, November 21st
Time:
9am - 1pm
Accepted: General trash, electronic waste, old furniture, scrap metal, yard waste, construction debris, and tires (10 per vehicle per event).
Not Accepted: Biohazards, hazardous chemicals, oil, compressed gas cannisters, and refrigerant containing items.
In an attempt to be more environmentally friendly we are adding more waste diversion options. We will be having a dedicated dumpster for yard waste, scrap metal, tires, electronic waste, cardboard recycling, and concrete and rocks. Download the site plan below to be prepared for when you show up.
If you have any questions about what is and is not accepted reach out to james@keepcincinnatibeautiful.org
Thank you to all our project sponsors and partners
Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping is the disposal of large amounts of waste on a site, whether public or private, that is not designated as a waste collection site. This includes tires, furniture, bags of trash, landscaping debris, construction debris, etc. Illegal dumping is distinguished from littering by the amount. Littering is typically small items, such as wrappers or food containers. Illegal dumping causes blight, lowers property values, can attract insects and vermin, and can impact the health of local residents.
The financial burden on the city is not light, as it costs over $2 million dollars each year to clean up illegal dump sites throughout the city.
Illegal Dumping Abatement
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful works to end illegal dumping in Cincinnati. We partner with the City of Cincinnati’s Department of Public Services, the Cincinnati Police Department, and Hamilton County Environmental Sheriff to address illegal dumping. At any time we have around 60 trail cameras located at illegal dumping hotspots that we use to hold people who dump accountable. Check out where we are monitoring illegal dumping in the city.
To make areas less attractive to illegal dumping, we hold cleanups at different hot spots. With the help of volunteers we cleaned up 22 hot spots, picking up thousands of pounds of trash, furniture, and tires in 2023.