The Hidden Cost of Illegal Dumping in El Paso- And How We Can Stop It

Salvador Hurtado




Every week in El Paso, you can drive through certain neighborhoods or desert backroads and see the same thing: old mattresses, broken furniture, tires, and bags of trash left behind like nobody’s problem.


But it is somebody’s problem — it’s all of ours.


At Jirafa Junk Removal, we see this every day. While we're out picking up junk the right way, we also see what happens when others take the shortcut. And it's hurting our city more than most people realize.



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 The Hidden Cost


Illegal dumping isn't just ugly — it’s expensive and dangerous.


 It ruins neighborhoods. Dumped trash in alleys and empty lots drags down property values and makes areas feel abandoned.


 It brings pests and disease. Junk piles attract rats, roaches, and stray animals, which spread bacteria and bad smells.


 It’s a fire hazard. In the heat of El Paso, trash can become fuel for fires, especially near desert brush.


 It costs taxpayers. The City of El Paso has to clean it up — which means we all pay for it.




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 Why Does It Keep Happening?


In many cases, people dump illegally because:


They don’t have a truck to take things to the landfill.


They don’t know where to take it or think it’s too expensive.


Some just don’t care and want a quick way out.



But dumping in the desert or behind someone’s house isn’t a solution — it’s a crime, and it comes back to hurt the same community they live in.



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 What We Can Do About It


Stopping illegal dumping starts with awareness and action. Here’s how El Paso can fight back:


 Spread the word: Illegal dumping is harmful and avoidable.


 Report dumpers: If you see someone dumping, take a photo and report it to El Paso Environmental Services or 311.


 Hire licensed junk haulers: Let local businesses like ours handle junk the right way — safely, legally, and responsibly.




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 How Jirafa Junk Removal Helps


At Jirafa Junk Removal, we offer:


Affordable pricing for households and small businesses


Fast pickups (same-day or next-day)


Friendly, respectful service


And we dump everything the right way — at legal facilities and recycling centers



We’re local. We care about El Paso. And we want to help keep it clean for everyone.



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 Ready to Get Rid of Junk the Right Way?


Don’t dump it. Let Jirafa haul it.

Message us today for a free quote or same-day pickup.


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