tel:3347055454An illicit discharge is anything which causes or contributes to pollution. Pollutants may include, but are not limited to:
- Hazardous substances and wastes
- Nonhazardous liquid and solid wastes
- Noxious or offensive matter of any kind
- Oil and other automotive fluids
- Paints
- Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers
- Refuse, rubbish, garbage, litter and floatables
- Sewage and animal wastes
- Varnishes and solvents
- Wastes and residues that result from constructing a building or structure
- Yard wastes
There are several steps you can take to reduce discharges:
- Take used oil to a recycle center or a fast Oil-Change business
- Wash your car on the grass
- Revegetate bare or eroding areas
- Return old paint to the store where you purchased it
- Secure your paper trash when placed on the street
- Take all old chemicals to the Opelika Recycle Center
- Do not pour fats, oils, and grease into your sink or sewer
- Do not over fertilize your lawn
- Pump your septic tank every 4 years
- Report any hazardous spills immediately
Report an Issue
For more information or questions, call 334-705-5454.