In accordance with Albemarle County Code, Chapter 13-Section 301:
It shall be unlawful for any person to transport any refuse upon the streets, roads, or highways in the county in a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is constructed or loaded to prevent any of the load, consisting of the refuse and refuse containers, from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping therefrom. A vehicle may be deemed to be constructed or loaded to prevent the load from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping if the refuse is transported in one or more secured covered containers within the vehicle which do not allow sifting, leakage or the escape of refuse therefrom, and each container is loaded in the vehicle in a manner that prevents it from dropping or otherwise escaping from the vehicle. Any person convicted of violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided in section 1-115 of the Code.
Help prevent roadside litter and improve road safety. Always secure or cover your load!
