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Yes: 157 • No: 0
TennesseeHB 1421114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
AN ACT to establish requirements for litter abatement and control in Tipton County.
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Signed by Governor
Tipton County
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Bill Overview
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9 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 8 costs, 0 mixed.
Litter violations bring fines and cleanup bills
Violators face civil fines of $25 to $50 for each day a violation continues, until it is fixed. Owners, tenants, or people controlling premises must follow applicable law-enforcement or Board of Health orders at their own expense. Tipton County may perform cleanup or other necessary work and charge the owner or renter. Litter bearing your name is initial evidence you dumped it when found on another person's property without permission. This evidence rule also covers public roads, parks, recreation areas, and other public property not designated for disposal. The law is effective for local approval; its litter rules require a two-thirds county legislative vote. The presiding officer must proclaim approval or rejection and certify it to the secretary of state.
Waterways and drains gain dumping protections
The law protects Tipton County waterways and drainage systems by banning refuse dumping into streams, ditches, sewers, and other drains. Properly prepared waste that can decay from home garbage grinders may still enter sanitary sewers. These rules require approval by two-thirds of the county legislative body.
Public dumpster users face disposal limits
At Tipton County's publicly maintained dumpsters, burning or scavenging refuse and leaving trash outside are banned. Large heavy items, hazardous materials, and large pieces of wood cannot be placed in or near them. When a dumpster is full, users must take their trash to one that is not full. These rules require approval by two-thirds of the county legislative body.
Residents face limits on trash disposal
The law names the Tipton County landfill as the sole final disposal site, while allowing temporary municipal dumpsites. You may dispose of your own solid waste on your land only without creating nuisances, health hazards, or unsightly conditions. People must properly dispose of all refuse they control, including food containers and tobacco items. Leaving litter on public or private property is banned; allowed disposal includes public bins, authorized private collection bins, and the landfill. Residents with special disposal problems must ask the county or responsible municipal public works director for advice. These rules require approval by two-thirds of the county legislative body.
Vehicle owners face load and removal rules
Commercial and private vehicle loads must be secured so materials do not fall onto roads, rights-of-way, or public or private property. Owners must remove nonfunctioning vehicles from public roads or other public areas within three days, at their own expense. These Tipton County rules require approval by two-thirds of the county legislative body.
Households must secure trash and maintain property
Tipton County households must use closed, secured trash containers and drain wet garbage before placing it in waterproof containers. Toxic or hazardous substances cannot go in these containers. Dwelling owners and renters must keep surrounding areas clean up to the adjacent public road and remove obnoxious plant growth. Owners and renters of vacant lots inside municipalities must also keep lots litter-free and remove obnoxious growth. No one may let refuse accumulate where it could feed or shelter rodents, create health hazards, or cause public nuisances. These rules require approval by two-thirds of the county legislative body.
Businesses must manage trash and cleanup
Tipton County businesses and industrial sites must use designated dumpsters, prevent overflow and scattered refuse, and compact cardboard and wooden boxes. Construction and demolition site owners, contractors, and subcontractors must remove refuse often enough to keep sites litter-free. Loading dock owners and renters must prevent refuse from building up or spreading. Parking lot owners and renters must keep their lots clean and litter-free. These rules require approval by two-thirds of the county legislative body.
Advertisers face poster and handbill limits
Political and commercial posters and other ads are banned on Tipton County public property and rights-of-way, including utility and telephone poles. Handbills must be distributed so they do not blow or spread freely. Placing them on vehicles, homes, or businesses in ways that create litter hazards is banned. These rules require approval by two-thirds of the county legislative body.
Outdoor event organizers must handle cleanup
Tipton County outdoor event organizers must provide suitable trash containers for public use. They must quickly remove all refuse and litter from the event site. These rules require approval by two-thirds of the county legislative body.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/17/2025
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/17/2025
Yes: 33 • No: 0
House vote • 4/14/2025
FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/14/2025
Yes: 94 • No: 0
House vote • 4/14/2025
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/8/2025
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Yes: 19 • No: 0
House vote • 3/24/2025
HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Pr. Ch. 15
6/4/2025Signed by Governor.
5/21/2025Transmitted to Governor for his action.
5/9/2025HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
5/8/2025SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/30/2025HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/23/2025HousePassed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
4/17/2025SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/17/2025SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/15/2025SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
4/14/2025HousePassed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1
4/14/2025HouseH. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/14/2025
4/10/2025HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/10/2025
4/9/2025HouseRec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
4/8/2025HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/9/2025
4/2/2025HouseAction def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/9/2025
4/2/2025HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/2/2025
3/26/2025HouseRec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
3/24/2025HousePlaced on cal. Private Acts Committee for 3/24/2025
3/19/2025HouseP2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee
3/10/2025HouseIntro., P1C.
3/6/2025HouseFiled for introduction
3/4/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Introduced
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