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If you're dealing with a litter, dumping, or environmental emergency in Willis, TX — here are the right people to contact.Si estás lidiando con una emergencia de basura, vertido ilegal o ambiental en Willis, TX, aquí están las personas correctas a quienes contactar.

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Life-threatening emergency? Call 911 immediately.

Fire, injury, active chemical spill, or any situation with immediate risk to life — call 911 first. Everything on this page is for non-life-threatening environmental situations.

Stay safe first

  1. Don't approach hazardous materials

    Chemicals, unknown liquids, or medical waste — stay at a safe distance. Document from where you stand, don't touch anything.

  2. Take a photo if it's safe to do so

    A clear photo with location context helps authorities prioritize and respond faster.

  3. Know your exact location

    Have a street address or cross-street ready before you call. For rural areas, note nearby landmarks or GPS coordinates.

The right agency for the situation

Different situations are handled by different agencies. Use this as a quick reference to reach the right people.

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Any Life-Threatening Emergency

Fire, injury, active chemical exposure, or anyone in immediate danger.

→ Call 911
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Willis Police Department

Non-emergency local law enforcement — illegal dumping, suspicious activity, or abandoned vehicles on city streets.

→ (936) 856-3544  (non-emergency)
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Montgomery County Sheriff

Non-emergency situations outside city limits — illegal dumping on county roads or in unincorporated areas.

→ (936) 760-5800  (non-emergency)
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City of Willis — Code Enforcement

Illegal dumping or waste on city property, code violations, or abandoned lots accumulating trash.

→ (936) 856-1600
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TxDOT — Road Debris & Dumping

Debris, litter, or illegal dumping on state highways and TxDOT right-of-way corridors near Willis.

→ 1-800-452-5723
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TCEQ — Environmental Hazards

Chemical spills, waterway contamination, hazardous waste dumping, or anything entering storm drains, ditches, or creeks.

→ 1-888-777-7798
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EPA National Response Center

Major chemical releases, oil spills, or large-scale hazardous material events affecting land or waterways.

→ 1-800-424-8802
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Montgomery County Animal Control

Wildlife or animals entangled in litter, or injured animals found on roads or in parks in the Willis area.

→ (936) 538-8138

Common situations at a glance

🛣️ Road debris or litter on a state highway
TxDOT — 1-800-452-5723
🪣 Illegal dumping on city property
City of Willis — (936) 856-1600
🪣 Illegal dumping on county road (outside city)
Montgomery County Sheriff — (936) 760-5800
☣️ Chemical smell, spill, or unknown liquid
TCEQ — 1-888-777-7798  /  911 if active exposure
🌊 Contamination entering a waterway or drain
TCEQ — 1-888-777-7798  /  EPA — 1-800-424-8802
🐾 Animal entangled in litter or netting
Montgomery County Animal Control — (936) 538-8138
🏚️ Abandoned lot or property with accumulated waste
City of Willis Code Enforcement — (936) 856-1600
🔥 Fire hazard from debris accumulation
Call 911 if active — City of Willis for non-urgent

When in doubt, call the right agency

These services exist to handle these situations. You don't need to clean it up yourself — just get the right people informed.

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