Rīpoatatia te whiunga turekore a te parahanga Report illegal rubbish dumping

What is illegal rubbish dumping?

Illegal rubbish dumping is any rubbish dumped on public property.

It can be:

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.

You can report illegally dumped rubbish by phone or online.

To report illegally dumped rubbish online, use our general 'Make an enquiry online' form.

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

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.