What constitutes a Class A violation of illegal dumping?

The correct characterization of a Class A violation of illegal dumping is based on the weight of the littering involved. Class A violations typically encompass more significant amounts of illegal dumping, which serves to emphasize the seriousness of the act. Under these regulations, littering that involves weights more than five pounds but less than 500 pounds is classified as a Class A violation.

This classification reflects the potential environmental impact and public nuisance created by such quantities of waste. It also implies stricter legal consequences due to the increased scale of the violation compared to lesser amounts of littering. The weights associated with the other options represent lower categories of violations or may pertain to different definitions of illegal dumping that carry less severe legal ramifications.