It is unlawful in Anderson to place or leave litter, refuse or trash on any real property except in a container provided for refuse. Illegal dumping is also littering under Indiana law, a Class B infraction.
Anderson's nuisance code makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly or intentionally place or leave litter, refuse or trash on any real property within the city, except in a container provided for refuse, litter or trash. Exceptions exist only for properly zoned junk yards, licensed storage facilities, and commercial garages doing ordinary vehicle repair. Illegal dumping is investigated by Environmental Nuisance Control and prosecuted through city court. Statewide, Indiana Code 35-45-3-2 makes it a Class B infraction to recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally place or leave refuse on another person's property except in a provided container.
Illegal dumping is a city nuisance violation and, under IC 35-45-3-2, a Class B infraction (up to a $1,000 judgment); offenders also pay cleanup and court costs.
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