Litter and Illegal Dumping
What is Litter?
Dumped litter and rubbish constitutes pollution which impacts residents use, enjoyment and safety in our suburbs. Dumping of rubbish on footpaths, nature strips, next to bins and in parks, laneways, creeks and streets is illegal.
Local councils have a role in guiding the community in litter prevention and handling complaints when it does occur.
Litter is solid or a liquid waste which can come from residential or commercial premises, individuals or vehicles. Litter can include:
- Beverage containers
- Chewing gum
- Cigarettes or cigarette butts
- Clothing, footwear or personal items
- Dead or diseased animals
- Demolition and building material
- Food or food scraps
- Furniture
- Green waste
- Machinery or equipment
- Packaging
- Vehicles or vehicle parts
and also includes the following hazardous substances:
- Asbestos or items containing asbestos
- Live cigarettes or cigarette butts
- Used syringes
- Glass
What is illegal dumping?
Under Section 22 of the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016, illegal dumping is a crime.
Offenders can be issued with on the spot fines of up to $1,000, or if legal action is taken, penalties of up to $60,000.
There are many services to help you deal with hard waste from households and businesses. Learn more about our hard waste service for residents to legally dispose of unwanted bulky items.
How to report litter and illegal dumping
Instances of litter or illegal rubbish dumping can be reporting to Council in the following ways:
- Completing one of the Council’s litter service request forms, including as much information as possible:
- Emailing the Council at mail@campbelltown.sa.gov.au.
- Calling the Council on 8366 9222 between 8.45am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
- Writing to the Council at ‘Local Nuisance & Litter Complaint, PO Box 1, Campbelltown SA 5074’.