New Port Richey, FL Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)
Key Facts
- Max fine
- Up to $500 per offense
- Max jail term
- Up to 60 days
- Continuing violation
- Each day is separate offense
- Governing section
- City Code § 10-2(b)
Summary
Dumping solid waste on streets, waterways, or private property without consent is unlawful citywide, punishable by fines up to $500 and 60 days in jail per day of violation.
(b)Dumping prohibited. Unless otherwise authorized by law or permit, it is unlawful for any person to dump solid waste in any manner or amount within the city limits: (1)In or on any public highway, road, street, alley, or thoroughfare, including any portion of the right-of-way thereof, or any other public lands, except in containers or areas lawfully provided therefore.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 68).
Full Breakdown
New Port Richey City Code § 10-2(b) bans dumping solid waste on public streets, rights-of-way, and other public lands, into any freshwater lake, river, canal, or tidal water, or onto private property without the owner's consent. The accused bears the burden of proving authority to dump and that no public nuisance resulted. Violations of Chapter 10 carry the Code's general penalty under § 1-14: a fine per the city's uniform fine schedule (up to $500 if none is set) plus up to sixty days imprisonment, with each day a violation continues charged as a separate offense.
Violations & Fines
Each day an illegal dump site remains is a separate offense; fines run up to $500 plus up to 60 days in jail per § 1-14, on top of cleanup costs.
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