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Sep 02, 2014

Littering Laws Now Enforced Citywide

But police warn that civil violations usually have a low compliance rate.

Aug 04, 2014

Police Step Up Anti-Littering Enforcement

Beginning next month, anyone in the city who litters can get a $75 ticket.

Jul 30, 2012

D.C. Expands Anti-Littering Program, But Results Are Mixed

The Metropolitan Police Department is expanding an anti-littering pilot program this week, empowering officers in the Sixth District east of the Anacostia River to hand out $75 tickets to people caught throwing trash on the ground.

 
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