Divisions

Community & Economic Development

Regional Environmental Task Force

 

What is the RETF?

 

The Capital Area Regional Environmental Task Force (RETF) is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement effort of 12 government agencies in Central Texas. This group was formed to address the problems associated with illegal dumping and other environmental crimes. Task Force Members assist one another on investigations in Central Texas through an Interlocal Agreement signed in 1996.

The Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) provides centralized coordination for the Task Force with funding through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) from tipping fees charged at municipal solid waste facilities. Members of the RETF also coordinate on investigations with members of the Texas Environmental Enforcement Task Force.
In addition to coordination on case investigations, the RETF provides support for its members in the areas of technical expertise, outreach and education, and training in environmental laws. The coordinator for the Task Force provides a central contact point for complaints via the Illegal Dumping Hotline (1-877-NO-DUMPS) which are then referred to the appropriate jurisdictions for investigation.

 

Resources

 

REPORT ILLEGAL DUMPING!

Please dial 1-877-NO-DUMPS (1-877-663-8677) to report suspicious activity, or click the link to use the Illegal Dumping Hotline Form. 

 

CONTACT

 If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact:
Mickey Roberts(RETF Coordinator)
512.916.6185 

Please Note: The hotline service area includes Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Travis, and Williamson Counties.

 

Training Events

 

Basic & Intermediate Environmental Law

 

Certified instructors from various agencies, including the City of Austin and the Travis County Attorney's Office will provide insight and information about the growing problem of illegal dumping and other environmental crimes. Subject areas will include Civil vs. Criminal Prosecution, Unauthorized Discharges, Solid Waste and Nuisance Violations, Search/Administrative Warrants, and Outdoor Burning. Classes provide continuing education credit for TCLEOSE, Code Enforcement, Sanitarians, and OSSF inspectors.

 Click HERE to register for an upcoming training event.