Wisconsin Code § 895.517

Civil liability exemption: solid waste donation or sale
Open in Lexace · Ask the AI about this section
(1) In this section:
(a) “Charitable organization” has the meaning given in s.
895.51 (1) (b).
(b) “Municipality” has the meaning given in s. 289.01 (23).
(c) “Qualified food” has the meaning given in s. 895.51 (1)
(e).
(d) “Responsible unit” has the meaning given in s. 287.01 (9).
(e) “Solid waste” has the meaning given in s. 289.01 (33).
(2) Any person who donates or sells, at a price not exceeding
overhead and transportation costs, solid waste, or a material that
is separated from mixed soil waste, to a materials reuse program
that is operated by a charitable organization, municipality or responsible unit is immune from civil liability for the death of or injury to an individual or the damage to property caused by the
solid waste or material donated or sold by the person.
(3) This section does not apply if the death or injury was
caused by willful or wanton acts or omissions.
(4) This section does not apply to the sale or donation of qualified food.

‹ Prev All Wisconsin sections Next ›


Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.