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Quickly 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. 

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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

Use the My Local Services app

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.

My Local Services app

Submit via online form

If you prefer, you can also report illegal dumping using our online Report a Problem form:

Report a Problem form

Contact the Council

Alternatively, you can call us on 08 8366 4555 or email: townhall@npsp.sa.gov.au to report illegal dumping incidents.

Frequently asked questions

What is litter

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.

What is illegal dumping

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.

When should I report litter or illegal dumping

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. 

How do I dispose of waste responsibly

The Council provides a range of waste management services, including:

  • Weekly and fortnightly bin collections
  • Two free hard waste collections per household each 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:

Waste and Recycling

Related topics

Report abandoned shopping trolleys

When you use a shopping trolley, it is your responsibility to return it to the bays provided or to the store. 

Trolleys should not be taken from shopping centres.

Abandoned trolleys make our streets and parks look unsightly and are a hazard to pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

Coles, Kmart, Target, Bunnings Warehouse & Officeworks

Phone: 1800 876 553

Report an abandoned trolley

Woolworths, Big W, Target, Masters & Dan Murphy’s

Phone: 1800 641 497

Report an abandoned trolley

Aldi

Report an abandoned trolley

If the trolley belongs to a business not listed above, please contact the business directly to notify them of the trolley and location.

Report abandoned e-bike or e-scooter

E-bike

Neuron Mobility is a dockless electric bike (e-bike) share scheme operating in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters (and City of Adelaide).

If you see a damaged or illegally parked Neuron Mobility e-bike, please contact:

Neuron Customer Support Line: 08 7444 4676
Email: adelaidecbdsupport@neuron.sg
Visit: Ride Neuron

E-scooter

If you see a damaged or illegally parked Beam or Neuron e-scooter, please contact:

Beam Customer Support Line (purple)
T: 08 7079 0518
E: teamsupportau@ridebeam.com
Visit: Beam

Neuron Customer Support Line (orange)
T: 08 7444 4676
E: adelaidecbdsupport@neuron.sg
Visit: Ride Neuron

Contact

Citizen Services 
T: 08 8366 4555
E: townhall@npsp.sa.gov.au