Beaverton, OR Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)
Key Facts
- Outdoor storage limit
- 72 hours for listed items
- Container rule
- No dumping in others' containers
- Penalty class
- Class 1 Civil Infraction
- Covers
- Public and private property
Summary
Beaverton bars dumping rubbish, trash, or debris on public or private property, and bars placing trash in someone else's container without permission, under BC 5.05.095.
A. No person shall cause to be placed upon public or private property any kind of rubbish, trash, debris, refuse, or other substance that mars the property's appearance, creates a stench or a fire hazard, detracts from the cleanliness or safety of the property, or constitutes an unreasonable danger to human life or property... B. No person shall cause rubbish, trash, debris, or refuse to be placed in a dumpster, dropbox, garbage can, or other container unless the person either owns or has authority to use the container.
Full Breakdown
BC 5.05.095 in the Beaverton Code's nuisance chapter prohibits placing rubbish, trash, debris, or refuse on public or private property in a way that mars its appearance, creates a stench or fire hazard, or endangers life or property: expressly naming items like carpet, upholstered furniture, and household appliances left outdoors more than 72 hours. A separate clause bars dumping rubbish, trash, debris, or refuse in a dumpster, dropbox, garbage can, or other container the person doesn't own or have authority to use. The rule applies inside the City of Beaverton, Washington County, Oregon. Violation is a Class 1 Civil Infraction under BC 5.05.255, with abatement also available under BC 5.05.140.
Violations & Fines
Class 1 Civil Infraction under BC 5.05.255, processed per BC 2.10.010 through 2.10.050; each day the dumped material remains is a separate violation, plus possible abatement costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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