Littering
Idaho Code § 18-3906 — $150, then $300, then a misdemeanor on the third
Throwing or leaving debris, litter, bottles, cans, trash, garbage or lighted material from a vehicle or onto any highway, street, alley or public easement, or onto any public or private property where it is not authorized, is an infraction.
Who handles this in Idaho: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Idaho directory.
| Conviction | Penalty |
|---|---|
| ConvictionFirst | PenaltyInfraction, $150 |
| ConvictionSecond within two years | PenaltyInfraction, up to $300 |
| ConvictionThird within three years of the first | PenaltyMisdemeanor, up to $1,000 and up to 30 days in the county jail |
Something that makes the road dangerous is worse. Willfully leaving debris or an object on a highway or street that impedes traffic or creates a hazardous driving condition is a misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $2,500, up to six months in the county jail, or both.
For littering on property, a court can add 8 to 40 hours of supervised public service cleaning up debris. Whether a particular charge fits is a question for a licensed Idaho attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- Idaho Code § 18-3906 — Placing debris on highways
- Idaho Code § 18-7031 — Placing debris on public or private property
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Idaho attorney.