Bill > HB1677

This bill introduces new legal provisions regarding waste disposal in Indiana, specifically criminalizing certain unauthorized waste depositing activities. Under the proposed law, a person commits a Class C misdemeanor if they knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly deposit or cause the deposit of 30 square feet or more of contaminants or solid waste on land owned or controlled by another person, without using approved waste management methods like sanitary landfills, incineration, composting, or garbage grinding. Additionally, the bill makes it a Class C misdemeanor if a person deposits any amount of waste on another's property through unapproved methods on two or more separate occasions. The new law will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is designed to discourage improper waste disposal and protect private and public lands from unauthorized dumping. A Class C misdemeanor in Indiana is typically punishable by up to 60 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $500.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1677/details