State law requires charities to obtain permission from the property owner to place a collection bin on the property.
The bin must clearly display the following information in block letters at least two inches high, on the side of the bin that the donation is likely to be made:
- Whether the collection bin is or is not for a charitable purpose.
- The name of the nonprofit organization that will benefit and if the nonprofit will receive a percentage of donated articles or proceeds from the sale of donated articles.
- Name and contact information of the bin’s owner
- A notice to contact the Department of Consumer Protection for more information about charity regulation.
- Consumers who routinely make donations to roadside bins should inspect for clear signage that states the charitable purpose, the company and Department of Consumer Protection’s contact information. For-profit bins often provide fewer details regarding the charitable purpose.
- Effective July 1, 2026: The charity's registration number which is issued by the Department of Consumer Protection
The Department of Consumer Protection may issue fines up to $500 for violations of the law regulating charity bins.