Illegal dumping, also known as open dumping, occurs when solid waste not generated on the premises has been deposited on the surface of the ground or in a body of water at a property not licensed as a solid waste facility. No person may conduct, permit, or allow open dumping.
Solid waste is any discarded material that is considered garbage, refuse, or waste from human or commercial activities. It includes a wide variety of materials like household trash, industrial byproducts, and construction debris. Although called “solid,” this can include materials that are liquid, semi-solid, or gas.
The owner of a property on which open dumping has occurred is responsible for properly disposing of solid waste from open dumping regardless of who deposited the waste.
The open dumping of solid waste is a violation of Section 3745.03 of the Ohio Revised Code, as well as Clermont County’s Public Health Nuisance Regulations. Violations of open dumping rules can result in substantial penalties. Please visit the Ohio EPA website for more information.
