Illegal dumping in Guilford County is a public nuisance under Solid Waste Ordinance Sec. 15.5-2 and a crime under NC Gen. Stat. 14-399 (littering). Dumping solid waste, tires, appliances or debris on land or in creeks can bring county fines up to $3,000 and, under state law, misdemeanor or felony
Guilford County Code Sec. 15.5-2 declares the dumping, placing, burying or disposal of solid waste, trash, garbage, refuse, recyclables, electronics, construction and demolition debris, scrap tires or white goods on land or in ditches, creeks, lakes, ponds or open areas to be a public nuisance. Separately, NC Gen. Stat. 14-399 makes littering a crime: intentionally or recklessly disposing of litter on public or private property not your own is prohibited. County civil penalties escalate for repeat and commercial offenders. State littering penalties scale with weight, from a Class 3 misdemeanor for small amounts up to a Class I felony for over 500 pounds or commercial dumping.
County: $150-$500 (residential), $1,000-$3,000 (commercial/willful). State: littering under 10 lbs is a Class 3 misdemeanor, $500-$1,000 fine; over 500 lbs is a Class I felony.
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