Illegal Dumpers in Alberta Could Face $1 Million Penalty and Jail Time Under New Rules
The province said polluters have left garbage and construction debris along roadsides and on farmland, private property, and public lands.
Alberta plans to introduce legislation this fall to significantly increase penalties for illegal dumping. Individuals could face fines up to $100,000 and jail sentences of 30 to 180 days, while corporations could be fined up to $1 million. These measures aim to address the issue of garbage and construction debris being illegally disposed of on various types of land.
- Alberta to introduce legislation this fall to crack down on illegal dumping.
- Proposed fines: $10,000 minimum to $100,000 maximum for individuals.
- Proposed fines: $100,000 minimum to $1 million maximum for corporations.
- Potential jail sentences: 30 days to six months (180 days) for offenders.
- Legislation aims to strengthen penalties and increase oversight of waste transfer and storage centres.
- The problem includes garbage and construction debris left on roadsides, farmland, private, and public lands.
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