Reporting form for complaints about rats and illegal dumping of garbage or debris in King County

Public Health investigates rodent and illegal dumping complaints on private property in King County. To file a complaint over the phone call 206-205-4394 or use our online form below.

• See also: Information about complaints not handled by Public Health.

Complaint information (*indicates a required field)

What type of complaint are you reporting? (check all that apply)

Rats and mice

Accumulations of garbage and solid waste on private property

Accumulations of dog droppings on a property (Not in the City of Seattle)

Illegal dumping on your property

Please provide a detailed description of problem:

Property information *indicates required field

*Street address

*City/town

*Zip code

Exact address is not known, please describe (*if unknown, this field is required):

Type of property

Residential single family

Residential apartment/condominium

Commercial or Business

City, county or government agency

Unknown, please describe:

Is the property owner-occupied?

Yes No Unknown

Your contact information *indicates required field

Do you wish to remain confidential? Yes No

*Name:

Address:

City/town:

Zip code:

*Phone:

*Email:

Do you wish to receive investigation feedback? Yes No

What is the best way to contact you? Email Phone

If you prefer follow up by phone. When is the best time to contact you?

If we are unable to determine the location of the problem or verify the complaint we may need to contact you for further information.

Complaints not handled by Public Health

• Seattle residents: The City of Seattle operates an illegal dumping hotline and Web site. If you live in the Seattle, call 206-684-7587 to report garbage or debris dumped on public property, such as a city roadsides, open streets and paved alleys.
  
  
• Dog droppings: The Seattle Animal Shelter responds to complaints about dog droppings on private property. To file a complaint about dog droppings in Seattle call 206-684-7387 or visit their website.
  
  
• Public property in King County: Illegal dumping of garbage or debris dumped on county owned and maintained property such as roads-right-away can be reported to the King County Solid Waste illegal dumping hotline 206-296-SITE (7483) or toll free at 1-866-431-7483, TTY Relay: 711 or visit their website.