Report litter or illegal dumping using the My Local Services app, our online form or by contacting the Council, and find out more about this issue.
LITTERING OR ILLEGALLY DUMPING WASTE AND THE LAW
Littering or illegally dumping waste on Council land or in waterways is against the law.
People caught littering or illegally dumping may face:
- Fines (expiation notices)
- Court action and additional penalties.
Fines and penalties are issued in accordance with the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016
Report illegal dumping of rubbish and litter
The quickest way to report illegal dumping or litter is through the free My Local Services app. You can submit a report with photos and location details directly from your phone.
RCMB Connect - Online Services Platform
Contact the Council
Alternatively, you can call us on 085391100 or email: council@murraybridge.sa.gov.au to report illegal dumping incidents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Litter refers to items of rubbish disposed of by a person, onto land or in waterways by a pedestrian, from a vehicle, or from a premises.
Litter includes:
- Food wrappers
- Beverage containers
- Cigarette butts
- Food scraps
- Chewing gum
Illegal dumping refers to larger items of waste such as household or commercial materials disposed of without permission on land and in waterways.
Dumped waste includes:
- Household waste
- Furniture and mattresses
- Green waste
- Building materials
Please report to Council if you see someone littering or dumping waste on:
- Nature strips
- Parks and reserves
- Local roads
- Waterways.
If known, please describe the person / people responsible for dumping this waste.
This may also include a vehicle description/registration number if applicable.
The more information you provide to the Council, the easier it will be for the Council to follow up on the matter.
The Council provides a range of waste management services, including:
- Weekly and fortnightly bin collections
- ONE FREE kerbside collection or ONE FREE tip pass per household per financial year for items such as furniture, household goods, and e-waste
For a complete list of waste disposal and recycling services available to residents, visit:
Bins, Rubbish and Recycling | Murray Bridge Council