Dumping trash on public or private land without authorization is illegal statewide under Idaho Code 18-7031, carrying a $150 first-offense fine that escalates to a misdemeanor with jail for repeat offenders. Report illegal dumpsites to the Ada County Landfill at (208) 577-4725.
Illegal dumping in Idaho is prohibited by Idaho Code 18-7031, which makes it an infraction to deposit debris, litter, trash, garbage, or other waste on any public or private property not authorized by the county, city, or property owner. A first offense is a $150 fine; a second conviction within two years carries a fine up to $300; and a third conviction within three years is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and up to 30 days in jail. Courts may also order 8-40 hours of supervised cleanup. Ada County residents can report illegal dumping and illegal dumpsites to the Ada County Landfill by phone, mail, or online.
$150 first offense; up to $300 second offense; third offense is a misdemeanor with up to $1,000 fine and up to 30 days jail, plus possible 8-40 hours supervised cleanup (Idaho Code 18-7031).
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