Littering
AS 46.06.080 — up to $1,000, but $50 for five pounds or less
No one may throw, drop or leave litter, from a vehicle or otherwise, on public or private property or in the state's waters, except at a designated disposal site or in a litter receptacle. A vehicle on a public highway must be built, loaded or covered so its load cannot drop, sift or leak off.
Who handles this in Alaska: Alaska Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Alaska directory.
| What happened | Penalty |
|---|---|
| What happenedLittering | PenaltyA violation, a fine of up to $1,000, and gathering litter as the court orders |
| What happenedFive pounds or less, not contested | PenaltyMail or bring a $50 fine within 30 days |
| What happenedFive pounds or less, found guilty in court | PenaltyNo more than $50 |
A driver whose load drops something that blocks or endangers a highway must remove it right away or pay for its removal. Salt and sand trucks, highway crews, and farm, mining and timber loads are exempt from the load rule. Whether a particular citation fits is a question for a licensed Alaska attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- AS 46.06.080 — Littering prohibited
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alaska attorney.