Open dumping of solid waste is banned statewide under Ohio Revised Code 3734.03, and depositing litter on public or private property is prohibited under ORC 3767.32. Reckless open dumping is a felony with fines from $10,000 to $25,000.
Illegal dumping in Lucas County is governed by Ohio law and enforced by the Solid Waste Management District, health department, sheriff and local police. ORC 3734.03 flatly bans open burning and open dumping of solid waste except as authorized by the Ohio EPA director. Reckless open dumping is a felony carrying a fine of at least $10,000 up to $25,000 and possible prison time. Separately, ORC 3767.32 bars depositing litter on any public property, on private property you do not own, or in state waters. Report dumping to the Solid Waste District, township trustees, or local law enforcement.
Reckless open dumping is a felony fined $10,000-$25,000 and/or two to four years imprisonment (ORC 3734.03/3734.99). Littering under ORC 3767.32 is a misdemeanor with cleanup orders.
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