The act of illegal dumping is not included in the Criminal Code though most municipalities levy fines to those convicted of this crime. Illegal dumping is generally done by those looking to avoid the fees associated with disposing of unwanted items and waste material legally, and is often carried out at night to avoid detection.
The definition of illegal dumping varies by municipality but it commonly involves:
dumping waste or construction material on public or private property;
pouring liquid waste into sewers or waterways;
leaving bulky items such as couches along the roadside or in parks;
placing household waste in public waste bins in a park or on a street; or
putting waste in private garbage dumpsters.