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Cheyenne, WY Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)

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

Key Facts

Governing code
Cheyenne City Code 8.44.030
Max fine
$750.00 per offense
Continuing violation
Each day is separate offense
Enforcing agency
Public works department
Also barred
Dumping waste into streams

Summary

Dumping, throwing, or depositing refuse on streets, alleys, sidewalks, or private property without authorization is a misdemeanor in Cheyenne, punishable by a fine of up to $750.00 under the city's solid waste code.

No person shall throw, drop or deposit refuse upon any street, alley, sidewalk yard, or otherwise upon any premises, public or private... Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 73).

Full Breakdown

Cheyenne City Code 8.44.030 bars anyone from throwing, dropping, or depositing refuse on any street, alley, sidewalk, yard, or public or private premises, and separately prohibits dumping solid waste into any stream or other body of water within city limits. Business owners must keep their premises and adjacent sidewalks free of litter and are liable for cleanup costs if they don't. The public works department enforces the chapter, and a violation is a misdemeanor carrying a fine of up to $750.00, with each day a violation continues treated as a distinct, separate offense.

Violations & Fines

Violating the littering and dumping prohibitions in Chapter 8.44 is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $750.00, with each day of continued violation charged as a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is illegal dumping a crime in Cheyenne?
Yes. City Code 8.44.030 makes it a misdemeanor to throw, drop, or deposit refuse on streets, alleys, sidewalks, or private property, punishable by a fine up to $750.00.
Does the fine apply per day?
Yes. Each day a dumping violation continues counts as a separate, distinct offense under 8.44.030(M), so fines can add up quickly.

Sources & Official References

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