Idaho Bulk Item Disposal Law: Statewide Trash & Recycling Rules (2026)

Key Facts

Dumping Statute: Idaho Code 18-7031
First Offense: Misdemeanor
Max Fine: $1,000
Restitution: Mandatory

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

What happens if I dump trash on Idaho public land?

Illegal dumping is a misdemeanor under Idaho Code 18-7031 with fines up to $1,000, up to six months jail, and mandatory restitution for cleanup costs.

Must Idaho counties provide trash disposal?

Yes. The Solid Waste Facilities Act in Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 74 requires counties to ensure residents have access to permitted solid waste disposal facilities.

Idaho Solid Waste Disposal and Illegal Dumping Penalties