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Hartford, CT Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)

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

Key Facts

Fine
$250 after reinspection
Repeat offense
each day is separate
Covers
vacant lots, parks, watercourses
Commercial penalty
permits suspended until paid

Summary

Dumping solid waste in Hartford's vacant lots, parks, the closed landfill, or any watercourse is illegal, carrying a $250 fine per day the violation continues and possible suspension of city permits.

Except as provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person, either as principal or agent, to dump any solid waste in any vacant lot, the closed city landfill, public parks or in any other place in the city, for the purpose of filling, or otherwise, or into or upon the banks or margin of any watercourse within the boundaries of the city. The penalty after reinspection for continued violation of such provision shall be a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). Each day any such violation shall continue, it shall constitute a separate offense. Any commercial establishment found to be in violation of this section shall have any permits, licenses and/or contracts entered into with the city suspended or revoked until the fine has been paid.

(Ord. No. 22-17, 10-23-17)

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Full Breakdown

Section 15-5 makes it unlawful to dump solid waste in any vacant lot, the closed city landfill, public parks, any other place in the city, or into or onto the banks of a watercourse within Hartford, whether for filling or any other purpose. Continued violation after reinspection draws a $250 fine, with each additional day counted as a separate offense. Commercial establishments caught dumping illegally also have any city permits, licenses, and contracts suspended or revoked until the fine is paid in full.

Violations & Fines

Illegal dumping draws a $250 fine after reinspection, with every additional day a separate offense; commercial violators also have city permits, licenses, and contracts suspended until the fine is paid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as illegal dumping in Hartford?
Dumping solid waste in any vacant lot, the closed city landfill, public parks, or into/onto the banks of any watercourse within city limits, per Section 15-5.
What happens to a business caught dumping illegally?
Its city permits, licenses, and contracts are suspended or revoked until the $250 fine is paid, per Section 15-5.

Sources & Official References

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