Litterers will get a heftier fine under new WA law

Litterers will get a heftier fine under new WA law

A new law signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson on Saturday also delays requirements for retailers to offer thicker bags for sale from Jan. 1, 2026, until 2028.

Waste fines set to be increased as calls for more punishments for residents putting rubbish out early

Fines for fly-tipping are to be increased as it was argued more needs to be done to punish those who put their rubbish out early. Waste and littering was a big discussion point at a meeting of South Holland District Council last week. It led to it portfolio holder for the environment Anthony Casson saying 21/05/2025

New WA law increases fines for litter, delays thicker plastic bags

“We’re called the Evergreen State and is it really evergreen with all the litter?” said Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, sponsor of House Bill 1293. “Our freeways, our interstates, are just packed with litter, it’s horrible.”