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Report illegal rubbish dumping

Call us to report illegally dumped rubbish

If you see dumped rubbish on public property, call us.

0800 NO DUMP (0800 663 867)

Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You should know

We do not remove dumped rubbish on private property. The owner of the property is responsible for the disposal of rubbish dumped on their property.

What is illegal rubbish dumping?

Illegal rubbish dumping is any rubbish dumped on public property.

It can be:

  • large items (e.g. a fridge or couch)
  • bagged rubbish.

What we do about illegally dumped rubbish

We will investigate claims of illegally dumped rubbish and try to identify the offender.

Offenders caught illegally dumping rubbish will be ordered to remove the rubbish and may be issued with a fine of up to $400.

Serious offenders may also be prosecuted under the Litter Act 1979 with a maximum penalty of $30,000.

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