Report Rubbish & Unkempt Property Issues
Report Rubbish & Unkempt Property Issues
Report Rubbish & Unkempt Property Issues
Reporting rubbish issues on public and private properties including unkempt private properties.
Last updated on: 27 November 2023
Urgent requests
If you are witnessing illegal dumping in progress, please contact the City on 9474 0777. You can call this number 24 hours a day for urgent/high priority assistance.
What is litter/illegal dumping?
Litter is an offence under the Litter Act 1979 and is defined as any refuse that is discarded in an open or public place and can include:
- any material that is thrown or allowed to fall or is blown from a vehicle (including cigarette butts)
- placing waste in a reserve or public place
- placing domestic or commercial waste in a public rubbish bin
- posting advertising material in an unoccupied vehicle in a public place.
Rubbish on public land
- If you observe rubbish on public land, including verges, parks and other public areas, you can report below
- Illegally dumped rubbish will be investigated, and the City's Rangers are authorised to issue littering fines when appropriate.
Private property issues
Anonymous requests
- We encourage you to provide your details to assist with a thorough investigation
- If you choose to remain anonymous, this may impact the City's ability to deliver a successful outcome
- This can include closing the request without any investigation due to insufficient information
- Your details will be strictly confidential throughout the investigation.
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