Idaho Statewide Rule
Idaho Solid Waste Disposal and Illegal Dumping Penalties
Key Facts
- Dumping Statute
- Idaho Code 18-7031
- First Offense
- Misdemeanor
- Max Fine
- $1,000
- Restitution
- Mandatory
Summary
Idaho Code 18-7031 makes illegal dumping of solid waste on public or private property a misdemeanor statewide, with restitution for cleanup and escalating penalties for repeat offenses.
18-7031. Placing debris on public or private property. It shall constitute an infraction for any person, natural or artificial, to deposit upon any public or private property within this state any debris, paper, litter, glass bottles, glass, nails, tacks, hooks, hoops, cans, barbed wire, boards, trash, garbage, lighted material or other waste substances on any place not authorized by any county, city, village or the owner of such property, and is punishable by a fine of one hundred fifty dollars ($150). A second conviction under this section within two (2) years of the commission of the prior offense for which the person was convicted shall constitute an infraction and be punishable by a fine not exceeding three hundred dollars ($300). A third conviction under this section within three (3) years of the first offense for which the person was convicted shall constitute a misdemeanor and be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) and by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding thirty (30) days. Additionally, a peace officer or state fish and game personnel supervised public service of not less than eight (8) hours and not more than forty (40) hours may be imposed to clean up and to properly dispose of debris from public property, or from private property with the written consent of the private property owner, as ordered by the court.
Full Breakdown
Idaho Code 18-7031 prohibits dumping refuse, garbage, dead animals, or other waste on public or private land without permission from the owner and any required state or county approval. First offenses are misdemeanors with fines up to $1,000 and up to six months jail. Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 74, the Solid Waste Facilities Act, governs landfills and transfer stations and requires counties to provide solid waste disposal options for residents. Illegal dumping convictions also carry mandatory restitution for cleanup, and offenders may be ordered to perform community service collecting litter under Idaho Code 18-7031A.
Violations & Penalties
Illegal dumping is a misdemeanor with up to $1,000 fines, six months jail, and mandatory cleanup restitution under Idaho Code 18-7031.
Frequently Asked Questions
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