Oakland residents are expressing outrage after surveillance video captured the driver of a Tesla Cybertruck illegally dumping construction materials on a West Oakland street already plagued by unauthorized waste disposal. The incident, which occurred on Campbell Street, has sparked renewed frustration among community members who view the act as particularly egregious given the luxury vehicle involved.
“If they can afford that vehicle, they can afford to go to the dump,” resident Andrea Taylor told CBS San Francisco, referring to the Cybertruck’s $80,000+ price tag. The vehicle’s license plate was reportedly linked to a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck, and multiple witnesses, including a passing driver, documented the illegal dumping.
Growing Problem in West Oakland
The incident highlights a persistent problem in West Oakland, where illegal dumping has been a longstanding issue. Campbell Street, where the dumping occurred, is lined with discarded mattresses, couches, tires, and construction debris despite periodic city cleanup efforts.
Taylor, who witnessed the incident, described seeing the Cybertruck driver unloading hardwood flooring materials. “He was pulling, what I saw specifically was this thing,” Taylor recalled, pointing to a large wooden plank. Most of the trash left behind appeared to be leftover construction materials, suggesting a possible renovation or construction project…