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Do you know the statutes regarding litter in Ohio? |
| OHIO REVISED CODE | TYPE OF OFFENSE | PENALTY |
| O.R.C. 3767.32 Discarding litter prohibited; Placing litter or trash in a private receptacle |
Misdemeanor third degree | Maximum Sentence - 60 days Maximum Fine - $500.00 |
| O.R.C. 4511.82 Littering from a motor vehicle |
Minor Misdemeanor | Maximum Sentence - None Maximum Fine - $100.00 |
| O.R.C. 1531.29 Pollution of state lands or waters |
Misdemeanor third degree for first offense | Maximum Sentence 60 days Maximum Fine - $500.00 |
| O.R.C. 1547.49 Littering from a boat |
Minor Misdemeanor | Maximum Sentence - None Maximum Fine - $100.00 |
| O.R.C. 3734.03 No person shall dispose of sold waste by open dumping |
Felony | Maximum Sentence - 4 years Maximum Fine - $25,000.00 |
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To report
a litterbug, call our Litterbug Hotline |
For more information, please contact:
GEAUGA-TRUMBULL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
5138 Enterprise Boulevard
Warren, OH 44481
Phone: (330) 675-2673 or 1-800-707-2673
Fax: (330) 675-2672
Email: greg@startrecycling.com