36 C.F.R. § 2.14

Sanitation and refuse

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(a) The following are prohibited:

(1) Disposing of refuse in other than refuse receptacles.

(2) Using government refuse receptacles or other refuse facilities for dumping household, commercial, or industrial refuse, brought as such from private or municipal property, except in accordance with conditions established by the superintendent.

(3) Depositing refuse in the plumbing fixtures or vaults of a toilet facility.

(4) Draining refuse from a trailer or other vehicle, except in facilities provided for such purpose.

(5) Bathing, or washing food, clothing, dishes, or other property at public water outlets, fixtures or pools, except at those designated for such purpose.

(6) Polluting or contaminating park area waters or water courses.

(7) Disposing of fish remains on land, or in waters within 200 feet of boat docks or designated swimming beaches, or within developed areas, except as otherwise designated.

(8) In developed areas, the disposal of human body waste, except at designated locations or in fixtures provided for that purpose.

(9) In nondeveloped areas, the disposal of human body waste within 100 feet of a water source, high water mark of a body of water, or a campsite, or within sight of a trail, except as otherwise designated.

(b) The superintendent may establish conditions concerning the disposal, containerization, or carryout of human body waste. Violation of these conditions is prohibited.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1996–2026 · leading case: Sturgeon v. Frost, 139 S. Ct. 1066 (2019).

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Sturgeon v. Frost, 139 S. Ct. 1066 (2019). “See 36 C.F.R. § 2.14 (a)(1). The rules also could bar her from intentionally disturbing wildlife breeding activities, § 2.”

Mantle Ranches, Inc. v. United States Park Serv., 945 F. Supp. 1449 (D. Colo. 1996). · cites it 2× “Mantle states NPS’ motion for TRO alleges Mantle has violated 36 C.F.R. §§ 2.14 and 6,12 regarding sanitation and refuse and waste disposal cites respectively.”

United States v. Karl Sennert, 712 F. App'x 597 (9th Cir. 2017). · cites it 2× “MEMORANDUM ** Karl Sennert appeals his misdemeanor convictions following a bench trial for improper disposal of human waste in violation of 36 C.F.R. § 2.14 (a)(8) and disorderly conduct in violation of 36 C.”

United States v. Carey (D.D.C. 2026). “That would allow littering, see 36 C.F.R. § 2.14 (a)(1), intentionally disturbing wildlife, id.”

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