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MCC §20.20.040

Property owners must keep their land free of litter

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This section says that anyone who owns or controls private property must keep it free of litter at all times, but they can store trash in bins for pickup. It also tells the police to watch known dumping spots and the parks director to lead anti-litter efforts with county and state agencies.

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The ordinance, as written (Maui County) — Responsibilities and requirements

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Maui County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

A. It shall be the responsibility of owners or persons in control of any private property to maintain property free of litter at all times; provided, that this chapter shall not prohibit the storage of litter in litter receptacles for collection. B. The department of police shall arrange to patrol and conduct surveillance activities at locations which are reported to be frequent dumping areas for litter. C. The director of parks and recreation shall coordinate County agencies in anti-litter efforts and cooperate with the State to coordinate anti-litter campaigns. (Ord. 2458 § 2, 1995: Ord. 1876 § 1 (part), 1990)
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗as published Nov 21, 2025our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Maui through Municode.

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