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Montura Civic Coalition
All Issues

Illegal Dumping

Trash, construction debris, and abandoned vehicles dumped on Montura roadsides and vacant lots — a community health, safety, and property-value crisis.

Dumping in Progress?
Call 911 immediately. Get a plate number — never confront.
Hendry County Sheriff
Investigates and prosecutes dumping. Non-emergency: (863) 674-6000
Central County Water District
For dumping in canals, ditches, or drainage right-of-way.

Problem Overview

Illegal dumping has become one of the most visible quality-of-life problems in Montura. Mattresses, appliances, construction debris, household trash, and even abandoned vehicles end up on vacant lots, dead-end roads, and drainage canal banks. Material in or near canals blocks drainage, contaminates groundwater, and breeds mosquitoes, rats, and snakes. Dumping on private lots saddles innocent owners with cleanup costs.

Why It Matters

Every illegal dump site lowers nearby property values, attracts more dumping, threatens the aquifer we all drink from, and signals that nobody is watching. Reporting works — but only if residents know who to call and document what they see. The Hendry County Sheriff's Office investigates and prosecutes dumping cases; the Central County Water District handles dumping in or near canals and drainage right-of-way.

What Residents Can Do

  • Report every dump site with photos, GPS coordinates, and date
  • If you see active dumping, call 911 and record the license plate
  • Never confront dumpers directly — get plate, vehicle description, and direction of travel
  • Adopt a road segment and walk it monthly
  • Use the reporting form below to alert the coalition so we can track hot spots

Report a Dump Site to the Coalition

This alerts the Montura Civic Coalition so we can track hot spots and coordinate cleanups. It does not replace a report to the Sheriff's Office or CCWD — please file those as well for enforcement.

Or email us directly

Official Contacts

  • Hendry County Sheriff's Office
    Non-emergency: (863) 674-6000 · Emergency: 911
    hendryso.org
  • Central County Water District
    Dumping in canals, ditches, or drainage right-of-way.
    ccwcdfl.com
  • Hendry County Code Enforcement
    Dumping on private lots and code violations.
    hendryfla.net
  • FDEP Pollution Hotline
    Hazardous waste, oil, chemicals: 1-800-320-0519
    floridadep.gov

Help us keep Montura clean.

Join the coalition to volunteer for cleanups and get hot-spot alerts.

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