SB 1230CALIFORNIASession 20252026

SB 1230 increases fines for commercial illegal dumping and mandates state support for local cleanup efforts

Original title: Solid waste: illegal dumping: penalties: resources.

August 13, 2026

Solid Waste Illegal Dumping Penalties Environmental Policy State Agencies Solidwaste illegaldumping resources

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The Frame

What this does

This bill changes the financial liability for businesses and individuals convicted of repeat illegal dumping and establishes a new state-level support system for local governments managing waste cleanup.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Commercial waste dumpers

They face higher mandatory minimum and maximum fines for repeat illegal dumping convictions.

Businesses with more than 10 employees

They are subject to a specific, higher tier of fines for repeat illegal dumping offenses.

Cities and counties

They will receive state-provided resources and website tools to assist in their local illegal dumping prevention and cleanup efforts.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

SB 1230 increases the financial penalties for repeat commercial illegal dumping and requires the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to provide cities and counties with resources to combat illegal waste disposal. The bill also removes the provision that classifies each day of continued illegal dumping as a separate violation.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill change penalties for first-time offenders?

The text specifies increases for 2nd and 3rd+ convictions but does not explicitly detail changes to first-offense fine amounts.

What new responsibilities does the state agency have?

The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery must serve as a lead resource for local governments and develop a website to assist in combating and cleaning up illegal dumping.

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Discoveries

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Shift in Penalty Calculation

The bill moves away from a 'per-day' penalty model for illegal dumping, potentially simplifying enforcement while simultaneously raising the dollar amounts for repeat offenders.

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Resources Recycling and Recovery“The state agency tasked with creating an illegal dumping resource website and as”Map →

organizationCalifornia Integrated Waste Management Board“The former board whose responsibilities were transferred to the Department of Re”Map →

Sources

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openstates.org

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