Shocking 3,200 Pound Trash Dump Sparks Felony Warning in Borger

The one thing that the world will never be rid of is trash. Trash is a problem in every single city across the US and even the world. Amarillo deals with trash issues, and recently, the trash problem has caused issues in Borger.

Every single city fights the curse of illegal dumping.

What is Illegal Dumping?

The unlawful disposal of waste in unauthorized locations like roadsides, vacant lots, waterways, or even someone else's dumpster, often to avoid fees or because proper disposal is inconvenient

Illegal dumping causes eyesores and is just lazy on the part of the dumper. Most of the time, it's left for the property owner or the city to deal with.

Why People Still Dump Trash Illegally

Most people illegally dump their trash and construction garbage because they don't want to pay the fees that are associated with the large dumps.

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What Illegal Dumping Really Looks Like in Borger

The surprising part is, most cities offer free disposal services. The City of Borger has noticed a large amount of illegal dumping and is reminding residents that they have a myriad of free disposal services available.

The Shocking 3,200 Pound Case in Keeler Heights

Our most recent incident captured on camera involved over 3,200lbs of waste "casually" dumped in the Keeler Heights area.

Who thinks it is OK to dump 3,200 pounds of garbage in a neighborhood?  When did we just stop caring?  When did people's conscience just stop working?  You can't tell me these people dumping this much trash didn't think, "Hey, we probably shouldn't be doing this?" Luckily, they have the trashy deed on video and can move forward with prosecution.

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Legal Penalties for Illegal Dumping in Texas

Just a reminder, it is a felony to illegally dump more than 1,000 pounds of trash in Texas.  But don't think it's the large dumps that can get you in trouble.  If you are illegally dumping any kind of trash, you are breaking the law.

• Class C Misdemeanor:
  • 5 pounds or less
  • Fine up to 500 dollars

• Class B Misdemeanor:
  • More than 5 pounds but less than 500 pounds
  • Up to 180 days in jail and or a fine up to 2,000 dollars

• Class A Misdemeanor:
  • 500 pounds to 1,000 pounds
  • Commercial dumping of 5 to 200 pounds
  • Up to one year in jail and or a fine up to 4,000 dollars

• State Jail Felony:
  • 1,000 pounds or more
  • Commercial dumping of 200 pounds or more
  • Sentence of 180 days to two years in a state jail and a fine of up to 10,000 dollars

Borger residents, the next time you think about dumping your trash illegally, please think again and consider your neighbors. If you're a business and are dumping this type of trash, shame on you. If you cannot afford to pay the fees, you shouldn't be in business. You're probably already charging your clients the disposal fees, so use them to dispose of your trash properly.

When you illegally dump, you are causing��property owners to follow the law to clean up your mess.  You're taking city employees away from important maintenance projects to clean up the mess.  You are polluting the city and making it look like trash, and you're wasting taxpayers' dollars.

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How Borger Residents Can Help Stop Illegal Dumping

If you're just dumping trash just because, stop it. The city isn't your dumpster. There are many options to choose from in Borger. Call 806-273-0977 for a free bulk refuse trailer. Please take advantage of the limb pile, transfer station access, and community cleanups. The City of Borger is hosting neighborhood cleanups every month in 2026. Find the schedule here.

If you are seeing illegal dumping in Borger, let the City of Borger know by calling 806-273-0930.

The only way we keep our cities clean is if we all work together.