Illinois · Criminal Code of 2012 (720 ILCS 5)

720 ILCS 5 § 47-10: Dumping garbage

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to dump garbage or offensive substances within city limits or within one mile of another municipality, except in the originating municipality or one with a disposal contract.

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