Help with Ordinance ticket!?

Question

I had a cop knock on my door this morning. Apparently im getting an ordinance ticket for dumping my garage at the local dump. I live 1/2 a mile out of town so its illegal. What happens with an ordinance ticket? Do i just pay some fine?

FYI- I live in Wisconsin.

Answer 1

An ordinance ticket is a summons to appear in court to answer charges.  The charges are that you dumped without permission or license.  If you plead guilty or are found guilty, you get a fine to pay.  There is the possibility of up to 1 year in jail, but that is not given out except for flagrant repeat violators.

Apologize to the judge for not knowing the law, and accept the fine.

Answer 2

Yes, you probably pay a fine.  If you think it's too severe you can ask for a court date, explain the circumstances to the judge, and ask for him to lower the fine.

I never heard of such a thing!  Where are you supposed to dump your trash?