Dumping trash on public or private property without permission is illegal statewide under Indiana Code 35-45-3-2, which makes littering a Class B infraction (up to $1,000). Dumping within 100 feet of a protected body of water is a Class A infraction. Open dumps also violate IDEM solid-waste rules.
Illegal dumping in Allen County is governed primarily by Indiana state law. Under IC 35-45-3-2, a person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally places or leaves refuse on the property of another (except in a container provided for refuse) commits littering, a Class B infraction; 'refuse' includes solid and semisolid wastes, dead animals, and offal. The offense rises to a Class A infraction, punishable by a judgment up to $1,000, if the refuse is left in or within 100 feet of a body of water under DNR or Army Corps jurisdiction. Littering from a moving vehicle is prima facie attributed to the operator. Open dumping of solid waste and waste tires is separately prohibited under Indiana's IDEM solid-waste rules.
Littering is a Class B infraction under IC 35-45-3-2, rising to a Class A infraction (judgment up to $1,000) near protected waters. Open dumping also violates IDEM solid-waste regulations.
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