Babylon, NY Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)
Key Facts
- Prohibited act
- Dumping waste on vacant land
- First-offense fine
- $500-$2,500 (mandatory minimum)
- Repeat offense
- Up to $7,500 + 15 days jail
- Related duty
- Keep any owned lot clear (§133-33)
Summary
It's illegal to deposit, throw, cast or bury solid waste, rubbish or garbage on any vacant land in the Town of Babylon: a violation carries mandatory minimum fines starting at $500.
No person shall deposit, throw, cast or bury solid waste, rubbish, ashes, refuse, grass cuttings, tree cuttings, leaves, garbage, waste material, offal or any offensive substance on any vacant land or plot of land in the Town of Babylon.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4941158; v66 updated 2026-05-13; through 05-13-2026).
Full Breakdown
Town Code § 133-34 bans dumping solid waste, rubbish, ashes, refuse, grass or tree cuttings, leaves, garbage or any offensive substance on vacant land; § 133-33 separately requires anyone controlling a lot to keep it free of the same materials unless they're contained or secured. Chapter 133's general penalty section, § 133-31, sets mandatory minimum fines for any violation of the chapter, with no judicial discretion to go below them absent prosecutorial consent.
Violations & Fines
First offense: $500-$2,500 fine, up to 15 days jail, mandatory minimum with no discretion to waive it. Second offense within five years: $2,500-$5,000. Third or subsequent: $5,000-$7,500, each per § 133-31.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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