The city of Antioch launched a new Illegal Dumping Task Force earlier this month to improve coordination among city departments and strengthen efforts to address ongoing dumping problems in neighborhoods and public spaces.
The cross-departmental initiative, announced by City Manager Bessie Marie Scott, includes staff from Public Works, Code Enforcement, the Antioch Police Department, the Environmental Resources Division, and the Public Information Office.
City officials said the task force is intended to speed up cleanup efforts, improve enforcement against repeat violators, and better track illegal dumping hotspots across the city.
“This effort is about coordination, accountability, and results,” said City Manager Bessie Marie Scott. “Illegal dumping affects the quality of life in our neighborhoods and places a strain on City resources.”
The city plans to provide updates to the City Council and residents on the task force’s progress and any future policy recommendations.