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The OaklandsideReportingBy Eli Wolfe
Illegal dumpers in Oakland could have their cars booted

Illegal dumpers in Oakland could have their cars booted Illegal dumping at 75th Avenue and Hawley in August 2025. Credit: Natalie Orenstein / The Oaklandside. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/large-Illegal-dumping.jpg" /> State Senator Jesse Arreguín’s bill to punish trash scofflaws just needs Gov. Newsom’s signature.