Roswell, GA Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)
Key Facts
- Fine range
- $200 to $1,200 per offense
- Cleanup cost
- violator reimburses city removal
- Court order
- pick up litter up to 1 mile
- Applies to
- public and private property, waters
Summary
Dumping or littering on public or private property or waters in Roswell is unlawful, punishable by a fine of $200 to $1,200, reimbursement of city cleanup costs, and possible court-ordered litter pickup.
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 the City of Roswell or any waters in the City of Roswell unless... Any person who violates this ordinance shall be guilty of a violation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as follows: By a fine of not less than $200.00 and not more than $1,200.00.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 17 | Unified Development Code: Supplement 5).
Full Breakdown
Roswell Code § 7.6.3 bans dumping, depositing, throwing or leaving litter, including yard waste, on any public or private property or waters in the city, unless it's placed in an authorized receptacle or done with the property owner's or tenant's consent. Section 7.6.5.3 sets the penalty: a fine of not less than $200.00 and not more than $1,200.00 per violation, plus reimbursement of the city's cost to remove the litter. A court may also order the violator to personally pick up litter from up to a mile of public right-of-way, including litter left by others, and may publish the names of persons convicted.
Violations & Fines
Fine of $200 to $1,200 per violation, reimbursement of the city's litter-removal costs, court-ordered litter pickup, and possible public naming of the violator.
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