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Anderson, IN Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

City rule
No dumping on any real property
Section
Anderson Code § 94.31
State law
IC 35-45-3-2 littering
State penalty
Class B infraction
Enforcer
Environmental Nuisance Control

Summary

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.

It is 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.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-25: Local legislation current through Ord. 11-26, passed 7-9-26 | State legislation current through 2025 ALS Pamphlet No. 3).

Full Breakdown

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.

Violations & Fines

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is dumping trash on private land illegal in Anderson?
Yes. City code § 94.31 bars placing litter, refuse or trash on any real property except in a provided container; Indiana also makes it a Class B infraction.
What's the penalty for illegal dumping?
A city nuisance violation plus a Class B infraction under IC 35-45-3-2 (up to a $1,000 judgment), on top of cleanup and court costs.

Sources & Official References

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