What is the penalty for dumping waste?
Up to €1,500 — and the duty falls on whoever's land it ends up on, too. Placing waste anywhere other than the place designated by the municipality is an offence, for which the municipality can fine an individual up to €1,500. A company or sole trader faces €4,000 to €350,000. And now the part that surprises most people: if you find an illegal dump on your own land, you have a duty to report it — within three working days of discovering it. The duty falls on the owner, the administrator and the tenant alike. Fail to do so and you can be fined up to €1,500 as well — even though you did not dump anything.
📋 The rules
- Waste belongs only where the municipality designates
- An individual: a fine of up to €1,500
- A company or sole trader: €4,000 – €350,000
- A dump on your land must be reported
- The deadline: 3 working days from discovery
🔓 Exceptions
- The duty to report falls on the owner, the administrator and the tenant
- Failing to report carries a fine of up to €1,500
- The prohibition follows from the Waste Act
⚠️ Penalties & fines
The least fair rule in waste law — and it applies. If someone dumps waste on your land, you have a duty to report it, within three working days of learning of the dump. Failing to do so can cost up to €1,500 — the same as if you had dumped it yourself. The duty binds the owner, the administrator and the tenant. So report it at once and document it (photographs, the date) — that is also your evidence that you did not cause it. For whoever dumped it, the fine is up to €1,500 for an individual and €4,000 to €350,000 for a business.
📎 Official sources
- Slov-Lex · Waste Act (79/2015) →
- Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic →
- City of Bratislava · Illegal dumps →
❓ Frequently asked
What is the fine for fly-tipping?
The municipality can fine an individual up to €1,500 for placing waste anywhere other than a place it has designated. A legal person or sole trader faces €4,000 to €350,000.
Must I report a dump on my own land?
Yes, and it takes most people by surprise. The owner, administrator or tenant of the property must report the dump within three working days of discovering that it exists.
What if I do not report it?
You can be fined up to €1,500 — as much as if you had dumped the waste yourself. The duty to report applies regardless of who actually created the dump.
How should I proceed?
Report it to the municipality or competent authority without delay and document it — photographs with the date. That documentation is also evidence that the waste is not yours and that you reported in time.
Where does waste belong, then?
Only in a place designated by the municipality — a civic amenity site, a collection bin, or the collection system it operates. Any other placement is an offence under the Waste Act.
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