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Anoka County, MN Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Statute
Minn. Stat. 609.68
Offense level
Petty misdemeanor
Applies to
Public land, waters, private land
Private land
Illegal without owner consent
Enforcement
Sheriff and city police

Summary

Illegal dumping is a statewide crime. Under Minn. Stat. 609.68, depositing garbage, litter, or debris on public land or waters, or on private land without the owner's consent, is a petty misdemeanor enforced across Anoka County.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Anoka County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Whoever unlawfully deposits garbage, rubbish, cigarette filters, debris from fireworks, offal, or the body of a dead animal, or other litter in or upon any public highway, public waters or the ice thereon, shoreland areas adjacent to rivers or streams as defined by section 103F.205, public lands, or, without the consent of the owner, private lands or water or ice thereon, is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.

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Full Breakdown

Minnesota bans illegal dumping statewide, so it applies uniformly in Anoka County and every city within it. Minn. Stat. 609.68 makes it unlawful to deposit garbage, rubbish, cigarette filters, fireworks debris, offal, a dead animal, or other litter on any public highway, public waters or ice, shoreland, or public lands, or on private land or water without the owner's consent. The Anoka County Sheriff and city police enforce it, and the county offers legitimate disposal options through its Recycling and Disposal Directory and Household Hazardous Waste Facility so residents have no reason to dump.

Violations & Fines

A violation of Minn. Stat. 609.68 is a petty misdemeanor; large-scale or hazardous dumping can bring higher charges plus cleanup cost recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the penalty for illegal dumping in Minnesota?
Under Minn. Stat. 609.68, unlawfully depositing garbage or litter is a petty misdemeanor, and offenders may also be billed for cleanup costs.
Is dumping on private land illegal?
Yes. Depositing litter or garbage on private land or water without the owner's consent violates Minn. Stat. 609.68, the same as dumping on public land.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Anoka County

Bulk Item DisposalSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Dog Leash LawsSome RestrictionsRecycling RequirementsLight RestrictionsPickup Rules & SchedulesSome RestrictionsBin Placement RulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Vehicle NoiseSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Wildlife FeedingSignificant RestrictionsFire Regulations: FireworksHeavy RestrictionsLandscaping Rules: Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSome Restrictions

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