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Gwinnett County, GA Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)

Significant Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Base offense: Misdemeanor
Egregious litter dumping: Misdemeanor, high & aggravated
Continuing violation: Each day a separate offense
Cleanup cost: Billed to violator

Summary

Unincorporated Gwinnett County makes it unlawful to dump or leave litter on public or private property or waters, with intentional dumping of egregious litter charged as a misdemeanor.

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

(a)It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to dump, deposit, throw, or leave or to cause or permit the dumping, depositing, placing, throwing, or leaving of litter on any public or private property in this county or any waters in this county, unless: ... (b)It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally dump egregious litter unless authorized to do so by law or by a duly issued permit.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 9).

Full Breakdown

§ 82-28 bans dumping, depositing, or leaving litter on public or private property or waters in the county without landowner consent or a lawful disposal permit, and separately bans intentionally dumping egregious litter on roads, rights-of-way, or private property without consent. § 82-32 makes ordinary violations a misdemeanor and elevates intentional egregious-litter dumping of up to 500 pounds or 100 cubic feet to a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, with each day of a continuing violation charged as a separate offense.

Violations & Fines

Violations are misdemeanors; intentionally dumping egregious litter is a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, and the violator must reimburse the county's cleanup costs and can be ordered to remove the litter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is dumping trash on someone else's property illegal in Gwinnett County?

Yes. § 82-28 bans dumping or leaving litter on public or private property without the owner's consent, enforced through § 82-32.

What's the penalty for intentionally dumping egregious litter?

It's a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature when the amount is under 500 pounds or 100 cubic feet, with each day of a continuing violation counted separately.

Sources & Official References

[1]Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances § 82-28

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