Illegal dumping in Fulton County is a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A. §16-7-43 and §16-7-51. Fulton County maintains a dumping hotline (404-612-2691) and offers rewards for tipsters.
Georgia's Litter Control Act (O.C.G.A. §16-7-43) makes dumping any volume of waste anywhere except authorized facilities a misdemeanor — up to 12 months / $1,000 fine. Commercial dumping or more than 10 lbs is a high-and-aggravated misdemeanor (up to $5,000). Atlanta enforces additional civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation under Code §130-7. Fulton County operates camera surveillance at known dump sites and offers anonymous tips through the Code Enforcement Hotline.
State misdemeanor + $1,000 fine; commercial dumping up to $5,000. Vehicle used in dumping is subject to seizure.
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