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Unlawful Disposal of Yard Waste & Trimmings

It is illegal to place, blow or rake leaves, other yard waste or trimmings into an unapproved solid
waste site. It is illegal to place, blow or rake leaves into a right-of-way, street, alley or storm drain.


Penalty Range:

  Up to 5 lbs. (or 5 gallons) = Class C Misdemeanor;
  5lbs. To 500 lbs (or 5 gallons to 100 cubic feet) = Class B Misdemeanor;
  500 lbs. To 1000 lbs (or 100 to 200 cubic feet) = Class A Misdemeanor;
  Over 1000 lbs (or 200 cubic feet)  = State Jail Felony.

Note: If the above offense is done by a commercial yard company the offense may be upgraded.

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