MCALLEN – Code enforcement officers in McAllen have to step up in order to keep up with the city’s illegal dumping issue.

The illegal dumping sites aren’t limited to abandoned fields, many are found in or near neighborhoods.  

CHANNEL 5’s Sierra Pizarro rode along with the officers to learn about the hot spots.

Call the McAllen hotline at 956-681-3111 to report any violations.

Watch the video above for the full story.