Calgary dealt with roughly 30,000 complaints related to illegal dumping on municipal property in 2025.
Now, Alberta is proposing much tougher penalties for illegal dumping, including fines of up to $100,000 for individuals and $1 million for corporations, along with possible jail time in more serious cases.
The proposed changes have not yet become law. Legislation is expected to be introduced this fall.
YYC24 breaks down the Calgary numbers and what Alberta wants to change.