Higher fines for illegal dumping under Chapter 273
Town of Riverhead
Summary
The town wants to hit dumpers in the wallet: first-offense fines for basic violations rise from $500 to as much as $2,000, and wetlands/hazardous-waste dumping could cost up to $20,000 for repeat offenders. Councilwoman Merrifield, the anti-litter committee liaison, championed the change.
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Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fines could bring in revenue but the real goal is deterring cleanup costs the town otherwise pays.
Everyone who lives near roads, lots and wetlands that get dumped on.
Repeat dumpers and violators facing much steeper penalties.
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