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Reporting Violations | Environmental Protection Agency

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20460

Eligibility
Open to all.
Required documents
Varies contact for details.
800-424-8802
Voice·

Main

Application process
Call or visit website to report violations or events.
Service area
MD

Other Information

Languages

  • Arabic
  • Korean
  • Tagalog
  • Portuguese
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Creole
  • Vietnamese
  • Russian
  • Chinese

Special Populations

  • Open to All

Payment Options

  • Free or no-cost care

Accepts reports of non-emergencies that the local government cannot handle, such as illegal use of pesticides, or another possible violation of environmental laws or regulations. Public Health and Safety, Crime Reporting and Response More information:

  • Issues handled at the local level include trash, litter, strange odors, recycling pickup, and household chemical disposal
  • Responds to spills, leaks, and accidents that release pollutants
  • Assists with biological discharges and radiation emergencies

Last assured
02/11/2026
Providing organization
Environmental Protection Agency

Federal agency for protecting human health and the environment.

Reporting Violations | Environmental Protection Agency