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Littering and illegal dumping

Littering

Litter is a nuisance, and it is always disappointing to see it in our public spaces. Especially in our parks where children play, or at our reserves where visitors go to enjoy our natural landscapes.

It is an offence to drop litter in a public area. Offenders could be liable for an infringement fee if found to be littering within the Clutha District, either on public land or on private land without the consent of the landowner.

Even one little piece of litter can have an effect, as people are more likely to drop their litter in an area where there is already litter present.

Illegal dumping

Illegal dumping, sometimes referred to as fly tipping, is littering on a much larger scale. It may include household or commercial waste, green waste or car parts.

Illegal dumping can be a major problem. It is harmful to our environment and wildlife, and can be hazardous to the public. It is also expensive, costing money that could be used to benefit our community in other ways.

Report littering or illegal dumping

Please report littering or illegal dumping to Council as soon as possible, either by telephone, via our online services on our website, or through the Antenno app.

If you witness illegal dumping, do not approach the offenders. You can take notes about the offender and their vehicle, and may also take photos or videos, but only if you feel safe doing so. If you are able to make a note of the vehicle's registration number please do so.

We keep your reported information confidential and only use or share it with your permission.

What else can I do to help?

There are things that we can all do to help reduce the amount of litter we see around our beautiful district. Be a role model! Your positive action towards littering encourages others to do the same.

We have litter bins located throughout the district, or you can simply take your rubbish home for disposal in your wheelie bins.

If our public litter bins are overflowing, don't add to the pile, take your rubbish home. Contact Council and let us know if a bin needs to be emptied in the district.

If you are planning a litter clean up in your area, get in touch with Council. We can help with bags and gloves for volunteers.

Infringement fees

Infringement fees for littering within the Clutha District in a public place, or on private land without the occupier’s consent, are as follows:

Littering type Fine
Minor littering $100
Major littering $400

Minor Littering: Littering is on a small scale and not likely to cause harm or injury to any person, for example, drink cans and food packaging.

Major Littering: More serious littering offences where litter is in large quantities, or of a noxious nature, or likely to cause harm or injury to any person. For example, household waste, commercial waste, green waste or car parts.

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