Washington state fines for littering will more than double

Washington state fines for littering will more than double

People caught littering in Washington can expect to pay fines that may be more than double the current amount starting this summer.

WA lawmakers vote to hit litterbugs in their wallets. What it will cost you

People caught littering in Washington can expect to pay fines that may be more than double the current amount starting this summer. Read more...

Littering Fines Would More Than Double Under New Law Passed by WA Legislature

OLYMPIA, WA – Starting this summer, litterbugs in Washington state caught leaving trash in public places will be fined more than double the current amount under a law passed by the Washington State Legislature on Sunday. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1293, approved by lawmakers on the last day of session, increases the penalty for littering from $50 to a Class 2 civil infraction, which carries a penalty of $125 for improperly getting rid of a …

WA Legislature passes Klicker’s bills on littering and housing costs - Elkhorn Media Group

OLYMPIA – Sunday marked the end of the 2025 legislative session, and the Washington State Legislature passed two bills introduced by Rep. Mark Klicker (R-Walla Walla). House Bill 1293 increases littering penalties to a Class 2 civil infraction, a penalty of $125. Throwing trash along a state highway hits a litterer’s wallet even further with an additional $93 penalty. Cities and counties may also have their own local ordinances. House Bill 1108 …