Illegal dumping is when a person:
- handles, transports or disposes of certain kinds of waste without a permit; and
- litters.
Fines for illegal dumping
Effective April 1, 2020
- Unlawful handling or disposal of solid waste: $1,000
- Unlawful handling or disposal of special waste: $1,000
- Littering: $500
- Littering from a motor vehicle: $750
- Transporting unsecured litter: $750
- Unlawful emptying of a holding tank: $1,000
How to report illegal dumping
By phone or online
If you see people dumping illegally or polluting, you can phone the TIPP line 1-800-661-0525 or report online.
In Whitehorse
You can also report illegal dump sites to Bylaw Services. Phone 867-667-2111, visit the City of Whitehorse’s website or use the What Goes Where app.