Illegal Dumping
Non-Commercial Dumping
| Citation | Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| H&S 365.012(d)* | Under 5 pounds / 5 gallons of liquid Example: Fast Food Bag, Cigarette Butt, Soda Can |
Fine to $500 |
| H&S 365.012(e) | 5 to 500 pounds / 5 gallons to 100 cubic feet Example: Old Tire, Couch, Mattress, Futon |
Fine to $2,000 / Jail to 6 months |
| H&S 365.012(f) | 500 to 1000 pounds / 100 to 200 cubic feet Example: Roll of Carpet, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Brush Pile |
Fine to $4,000 / Jail to 1 year |
| H&S 365.012(g) | Over 1000 pounds / Over 200 cubic feet Example: Large Dump site, Several Appliances, Cement/Asphalt Pile, Abandoned Vehicle |
$10,000 Fine / State Jail to 2 years |
Commercial Dumping
| Citation | Violation | Penalty |
|---|
| H&S 365.012(d) | Under 5 pounds / 5 gallons Example: Fast Food Bag, Cigarette Butt, Soda Can |
Fine to $500 |
| H&S 365.012(f) | 5 to 200 pounds / 5 gallons to 200 cubic feet Example: Old Tire, Matress |
Fine to $4,000 / Jail to 1 year |
| H&S 365.012(g) | Over 200 pounds / 200 cubic feet Example: Large Dumpsite, Several Appliances, Cement/Asphalt Pile, Abandoned Vehicle |
$10,000 Fine / State Jail to 2 years |
Both Non-Commercial & Commercial Dumping
| Citation | Violation | Penalty |
|---|
| H&S 365.012(g) | Any waste contained in a closed barrel or drum | $10,000 Fine / State Jail to 2 years |
| Note that using someone else's dumpster without his permission carries the same penalties as illegally dumping the same amount of solid waste. Using someone else's dumpster without permission can also be prosecuted under Texas Penal Code 31.04. | ||
Dumping Adjacent to Water in the State
| Citation | Violation | Penalty |
|---|
| TWC 7.145* | Dumping in or adjacent to water, including discharge from point-source | $1,000 to $100,000 fine / Prison to 5 years |
| Waste Oil Dumping | ||
| TWC 7.176(a)(1) | Dumping into sewer or any water | $1,000 to $50,000 fine / Prison to 5 years |
| TWC 7.176(a)(2) | Dumping on ground or into landfill | $1,000 to $50,000 fine / Prison to 5 years |
| TWC 7.176(a)(4) | Dumping on roads or land for dust suppression, weed abatement, etc. | $1,000 to $50,000 fine / Prison to 5 years |
Dumping Lead-Acid Batteries
| Citation | Violation | Penalty |
|---|
| TWC 7.185 | Unauthorized disposal of lead-acid batteries | Fine to $4,000 Jail to 1 year |
Illegal Outdoor Burning
| Citation | Violation | Penalty |
|---|
| TWC 7.177 | Burning in violation of Texas Outdoor Burning Regulations, 30 T.A.C. 111(b) | $1,000 to $50,000 Jail to 6 months |