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Keep our environment clean, one drop at a time.
Remember: Only Rain Down the Storm Drain.

If you witness illegal dumping, call the City of Weston's Environmental Response Line at: 954-519-1499. After regular business hours, please leave a message with your name, phone number, and a brief description of the concern. An on-call staff member will return the call as soon as possible. If the concern is considered to be an emergency, please call 911 and then 954-519-1499.

Please have the following information available before you call:

Your name, address, work and home telephone number (optional)
The nature of the complaint
When did the violation occur? (Date and Time)
Where did the violation occur? Include address, city and zip code (if known)
Who is the company or person committing this act?
Please provide any additional descriptions or background information that will enable the Response Personnel to better understand the situation

Environmental Complaint
This term applies to any information regarding an alleged environmental violation or problem received from the public that falls within the jurisdiction of Department regulations. This excludes information regarding an emergency notification.

Emergency Notification
Self-reported notification of releases or problems required by either the Broward County Code or license.

It is a violation of City and state laws to dump trash or introduce pollutants into the City's water bodies and wetland mitigation areas.

	Types of Environmental Concerns Investigated by the Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department (EPGMD)	Concerns NOT Investigated by Broward County EPGMD
Air Quality	Odors Noise from industrial, manufacturing, commercial/business, government facilities Unconfined Emissions (e.g., dust, paint over spray) discharges Visible Air Emissions Improper Asbestos removal Open burning without approval	Odors from restaurants Report unsafe or unsanitary conditions in a restaurant, caterer or mobile food unit to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation at 850-487-1395 Additional resources available from the Florida Department of Health Noise from restaurants/bars/nightclubs or residential areas; motor vehicles/boats; emergency equipment; safety devices Contact Broward Sheriff's Office dispatch at 954-764-4357 Freon releases or information Contact U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 800-296-1996 Indoor air pollution Contact Florida Department of Health
Aquatic and Wetland Resources	Any activity in, on, under or over waters of Broward County Impacts to wetlands, mangroves, and seagrass Mangrove trimming, alteration, or removal Dredging or filling in lakes, ponds, canals, etc. Dock / seawall / boatlift installation, removal, repair or replacement	Manatee emergencies Contact Florida Fish and Wildlife at 1-888-404-3922; Cellular customers: *FWC or #FWC Manatee protection Visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Manatee Information Page Land clearing Clearing and Grubbing permits issued by Cities but must have prior wetland determination Maintenance of wetland/natural areas
Hazardous Materials	Hazardous material discharges Hazardous Material Facilities Auto body shops Auto repair shops Businesses which contain: photo developing processes emergency generators small storage tanks Dry Cleaners Gasoline Stations Hospitals Manufacturers Marinas Electro Plating Cos. Printing Cos. Salvage yards Medical facilities Schools Storage Tank Systems (e.g., gasoline stations) Abandoned Drums	Fuel dispenser calibration Contact the Florida Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Petroleum Inspection at 850-921-1550 Drums that wash up on the beach Contact the Florida Department of Environmental Protection emergency response at 561-393-5877
Water Resource Management	Discharges to storm drains and water bodies Discharges of domestic wastewater (sewage) Discharges of commercial or industrial wastewater Fish kills Drainage Systems/Flooding	Septic systems Contact the Florida Department of Health Canal maintenance Weston Public Works 954-385-2600 Drainage Systems/Flooding within local drainage districts Contact the City of Weston Public Works Department - Stormwater Management Division for additional details Drainage Systems/Flooding within roadways Weston Public Works 954-385-2600 or your HOA on private roads Sewage discharge from vessels Contact Florida Fish and Wildlife at 561-625-5122

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Environmental Concerns

Keep our environment clean, one drop at a time.
Remember: Only Rain Down the Storm Drain.

Keep our environment clean, one drop at a time. Remember: Only Rain Down the Storm Drain.

Keep our environment clean, one drop at a time.
Remember: Only Rain Down the Storm Drain.