Marion County, FL Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)
Key Facts
- First offense fine
- $150 civil penalty
- Second offense
- $300 fine, up to 10 days jail
- Third offense
- Up to 30 days jail, $500 fine
- Fourth+ offense
- Up to 60 days jail, $500 fine
- Enforcement
- Law enforcement, code officers, animal control
Summary
Dumping litter or junk on roads, waterways, or private property in Marion County starts at a $150 civil fine and escalates to criminal charges and jail time for repeat offenders.
No person shall dump litter or junk in any manner or amount... A person who dumps litter or junk in violation of this section shall be guilty of a noncriminal infraction for a first offense, and subject to a civil penalty of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 122 | Land Development Code: Supplement 7).
Full Breakdown
County code bans dumping litter or junk on public roads, rights-of-way, waterways, or private property without owner consent. A first offense is a noncriminal infraction with a $150 civil penalty. A second offense becomes a criminal infraction with a $300 fine plus up to 10 days in jail; a third carries up to 30 days; a fourth or more carries up to 60 days, on top of fines and community service. Violators can also be billed for county cleanup costs.
Violations & Fines
1st offense: $150 civil fine. 2nd: $300 fine + up to 10 days jail. 3rd: up to 30 days jail + $500 fine. 4th+: up to 60 days jail + $500 fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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