Littering

Littering is a significant contributor to environmental pollution, impacting water, soil, and air quality, as well as wildlife and human health. It can introduce harmful chemicals and microplastics into the environment, contaminate waterways, and reduce air quality.

As litter degrades, chemicals and microparticles are released. These chemicals aren't natural to the environment and can, therefore, cause a number of problems. For example, cigarette butts can contain chemicals such as arsenic and formaldehyde.

How to report

To report litter and dumped rubbish, please use Snap, Send, Solve.

If you observe someone littering from a vehicle, you can report them to the NSW Environment Protection Authority, which may issue the offender a fine of $500 or more. 

 

For more information on how we are preventing litter and current litter penalties, please visit our main litter page.

Littering