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Quincy, MA Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)

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

Key Facts

Core ban
No dumping at unapproved sites
Penalty
$200 per offense
Public dump access
Quincy residents only
Out-of-town waste
Barred from City dumps
State statute tied in
MGL c. 111 § 150A

Summary

Quincy bans dumping trash, fill, or debris at any site not approved as a dumping ground, and reserves its public dump for City residents only, with violations fined $200 per offense.

No person shall use as a dumping area for the disposal of rubbish, trash, refuse, fill or other material any area not approved as a dumping site pursuant to the provisions of MGL c. 111, § 150A. ... Any person violating § 293-6 or 293-7A shall be penalized as provided by MGL c. 40, § 21D. The penalty for violation of said sections shall be $200 for each offense.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4608810; v7 updated 2025-10-06; through 10-06-2025).

Full Breakdown

City of Quincy (Norfolk County), Massachusetts ordinance § 293-6 makes it unlawful to use any unapproved area for dumping rubbish, trash, refuse, or fill, tied to the state dumping-site law at MGL c. 111 § 150A. Companion sections bar hauling out-of-town trash into City dumps (§ 293-4) and limit the public dump to Quincy residents (§ 293-3). Using a registered vehicle to haul material to an illegal dump is also a violation, and falsifying a dumping-permit application is separately punishable.

Violations & Fines

Dumping in an unapproved area or hauling waste there by vehicle violates §§ 293-6/293-7 and is penalized under MGL c. 40 § 21D at $200 per offense, with each day a separate violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the fine for illegal dumping in Quincy, Massachusetts?
$200 per offense under Municipal Code §§ 293-6 through 293-8, enforced via MGL c. 40 § 21D noncriminal complaint, with each day of violation counted separately.
Can non-residents use Quincy's public dump?
No, § 293-3 restricts the City's public dump to Quincy, Norfolk County residents; use by a non-resident is itself a violation.

Sources & Official References

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