To report illegal dumping, please call Alexandrina Council on (08) 8555 7000.
The illegal dumping of rubbish is a serious offence and is addressed under Council’s By-Laws 2 (Local Government Land) and 3 (Roads). You can read Council's By-Laws here.
It is not permitted to place rubbish in any location other than bins provided specifically by Council for that purpose.
This includes:
- Illegal dumping of rubbish on the roadside or other locations where rubbish has been dumped outside of a council-provided bin/ receptacle
- Placing household or commercial waste in public litter bins
- Disposing of prohibited materials or any rubbish from residential or business premises into Councils public bins. (Refer to clause 6.2.3 of the Public Waste Management Policy for details)
Illegal dumping of rubbish outside of council-provided receptacles falls under Section 22 of the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016. This Act outlines penalties for non-compliance, including Section 24, which mandates litter removal upon request.
Council enforces these laws in accordance with the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 and Council’s Enforcement Policy. You can read Council's Enforcement Policy here.
If you witness illegal dumping, please report it to Alexandrina Council on (08) 8555 7000.