Illegal Dumping: Sutter vs Yuba City
How do illegal dumping rules compare between Sutter, CA and Yuba City, CA?
Sutter, CA
Sutter County
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Yuba City, CA
Sutter County
California Penal Code §374.3 makes illegal dumping an infraction ($250-$1,000 first offense, up to $3,000 third) — doubled for tires and bumped to a misdemeanor with up to 6 months in jail for commercial quantities. Yuba City Code Title 4, Chapter 20 separately prohibits trash scavenging from refuse and recycling carts.
View full Yuba City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Sutter | Yuba City |
|---|---|---|
| State law | - | Penal Code §374.3 |
| 1st offense fine | - | $250-$1,000 |
| Tire dumping | - | Fine doubled |
| Commercial quantity | - | Misdemeanor, up to 6 months jail |
| Scavenging | - | Banned — YC Code Title 4 Ch. 20 |
| Report | - | (530) 822-4703 / YC311 |
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Sutter FAQ
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Yuba City FAQ
Is illegal dumping a misdemeanor?
Standard illegal dumping is an infraction under Penal Code §374.3. Dumping more than 1 cubic yard is a misdemeanor with up to 6 months jail and $1,000-$10,000 fines.
Can my neighbor take cans from my blue cart?
No. Yuba City Code Title 4 Chapter 20 prohibits trash scavenging from refuse and recycling receptacles. Materials in the blue cart become the franchise hauler's property at curb.
How do I report illegal dumping?
Call Yuba City Code Enforcement at (530) 822-4703 or submit a YC311 request. Take photos and note license plates if possible.
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