Butler County, OH Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)
Key Facts
- Open dumping banned by
- ORC 3734.03
- Littering banned by
- ORC 3767.32
- Open-dumping penalty
- $10,000-$25,000 fine
- Enforced by
- Ohio EPA, sheriff, police
- Lawful disposal
- County Recycling District
Summary
Illegal dumping is banned statewide. ORC 3734.03 prohibits disposing of solid waste by open dumping, and ORC 3767.32 bars depositing litter on any public or private property. Open dumping is a serious offense enforced by Ohio EPA and local authorities.
No person shall dispose of solid wastes by open burning or open dumping, except as authorized by the director of environmental protection in rules adopted in accordance with division (V) of section 3734.01, section 3734.02, or sections 3734.70 to 3734.73 of the Revised Code.
Full Breakdown
Butler County enforces Ohio's statewide anti-dumping laws. ORC 3734.03 flatly prohibits disposing of solid waste by open burning or open dumping except at a licensed facility. Separately, ORC 3767.32 bars any person, regardless of intent, from depositing litter on public property, on private property they do not own, or in the waters of the state. Open dumping is prosecuted as a serious environmental offense (felony-level for significant dumping) with heavy fines. Report dumping to the Ohio EPA, the Butler County Sheriff, or your local police; the county Recycling District can direct residents to lawful disposal options.
Violations & Fines
Open dumping under ORC 3734 is an unclassified felony with fines of $10,000-$25,000 and possible imprisonment; littering under 3767.32 carries misdemeanor penalties.
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