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How do I report a pothole, graffiti or illegal dumping in Encinitas?
There's a growing pothole on my street and graffiti on a wall nearby. Where do I report these?
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The City takes reports through MyEncinitas, available as an app and online [2]. Choosing the right category routes your report to the right team [1]:
- Engineering Requests: potholes, uneven sidewalks, road construction questions
- Code Requests: graffiti on private buildings, overgrown vegetation blocking sidewalks
- Parks Requests: graffiti or trash in parks, broken playground equipment
- Clean Water Program: dumping into storm drains, water running onto sidewalks
- Trash and Recycling: dumped furniture or appliances, overflowing public bins
- Street and Traffic Requests: broken signals, missing signs, crosswalk issues
- Animal Control: stray, aggressive or injured animals
After you submit, use the link in your confirmation email and your request number to track progress [1].
Sources checked Oct 3, 2026. Rules and hours change, so confirm with the source before you act. This is general information, not legal, medical or financial advice.
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