Illegal dumping

Household and demolition waste are the most common dumped waste in our area. Dumping waste in streets or isolated areas is illegal.

Don't risk the fines - dispose of these items through our waste management facilities.

Illegal dumping includes: 

• Household items such as mattresses, white goods and furniture, often found outside homes
• Green waste often found over the back fence, on vacant blocks or in bushland
• Construction and demolition waste
• Unauthorised land filling. If you are the landowner, you may be accepting fill that may affect the health of your family or devalue your land. Check with us to see what approvals you need
• Household or commercial waste disposed of in or around public litter bins
• Hazardous materials such as asbestos

There are no excuses for dumping waste. To dispose of your unwanted household items:

• Take your items to one of our Waste Management Centres. Some items you can even drop off for free. You can find you nearest waste management centre here.
• Sell or give away items via an online platform such at Gumtree, eBay or the local Facebook group Buy Swap Sell.
• Host a garage sale. 

Report illegal dumping here