Littering and Illegal Dumping
Litter is any object disposed of by a person, either onto land or into any waters whether by a pedestrian, from a vehicle, or from a premises. Disposing of litter also means discarding litter or allowing litter to be blown from, or to fall from a premises or vehicle.
The Local Nuisance & Litter Control Act 2016 introduces specific classes for certain types of litter. These are:
General litter
Any solid or liquid domestic or commercial waste including, but not limited to, chewing gum, cigarettes or cigarette butts, food, beverage containers, packaging, furniture, green waste, personal items such as clothing and footwear, demolition material, building or construction material, vehicles or vehicle parts, farm or agricultural machinery or equipment, dead or diseased animals.
Class A hazardous litter
Asbestos or things containing asbestos, any combination of class A hazardous litter and general litter.
Class B hazardous litter
Live cigarettes or cigarette butts, used syringes, glass, any combination of class B hazardous litter and general litter.
People found illegally disposing of litter can be:
- issued with an on the spot fine (from $210)
- taken to court and fined (penalties range from $5,000 to $250,000)
- illegal disposal of asbestos ($120,000 for individuals disposing of asbestos)
How can I report littering?
If you see litter, or if you see someone, or suspect something in relation to littering, report it to Council. Complaints can be made by phoning (08) 8391 7200 or email council@mountbarker.sa.gov.au
Illegal dumping
Visit the illegal dumping page to find out more.
What is illegal dumping?
It is illegal to place your rubbish or unwanted household items in a public place without Council permission (Under Section 22, Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016).
People found dumping rubbish or goods can be:
- issued with an on the spot fine (from $210)
- taken to court and fined (penalties range from $5,000 to $250,000)
- illegal disposal of asbestos ($120,000 for individuals disposing of asbestos)
How can I report illegal dumping?
Making a complaint about illegal dumping is easy. If you see illegally dumped waste, or if you see someone, or suspect something in relation to dumping, report it to Council. Complaints can be made by phoning 8391 7200 or email council@mountbarker.sa.gov.au
For more information refer to the EPA website.
Abandoned Shopping Trolleys
Sometimes abandoned trolleys end up in creeks, block footpaths or become impromptu rubbish bins. Help keep our community tidy by returning your trolley to the nearest trolley station. You can also report abandoned shopping trolleys, for more information, click here.
Legal ways to remove rubbish
Windmill Hill Waste Transfer Station
Council runs the Windmill Hill Transfer Station which operates on a user pays basis.
Four times (eight days) a year you can drop off clean green waste directly at Council's Waste Transfer Station for free. For dates and more information, click here.
Hard Waste
Mount Barker District Council supports and promotes avoiding waste.