Reporting Violations | Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20460
Eligibility
Open to all.
Required documents
Varies
contact for details.
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
800-424-8802
Voice·
Main
Application process
Call or visit website to report violations or events.
Service area
MD
Other Information
Languages
- Creole
- Vietnamese
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Chinese
- Tagalog
- Russian
- Arabic
- Spanish
- French
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.