Illegal dumping and litter

Illegal dumping

Illegal dumping is against the law. It includes leaving waste in bushland, parks, or at the kerb without a booked clean-up. Adding items to someone else’s booked pile is also considered illegal dumping.

Dumping waste not only looks unsightly and reduces community pride — it can also damage our natural areas. Garden waste, soil, lawn clippings and other organic materials harm native bushland and waterways.

More information on illegal dumping

Report illegal dumping

Help protect our environment by reporting any illegal dumping you see.

Keep an eye out for commercial operators dumping green waste, mulch, soil, building rubble or demolition materials in parks, car parks and bushland.

If you see illegal dumping:

  • Note the time and location.
  • Record vehicle details such as number plates, make, model and colour.
  • Report it online or call Council on 9424 0000.

Report illegal dumping

Removing rubbish responsibly

Doing the right thing is easy — book a Council bulky waste clean-up instead. 

We also offer: 

Items can also be taken to Kimbriki or Suez Transfer Station Ryde.

Before booking a clean-up, consider selling or sharing unwanted items through eBay, Gumtree, Freecycle or Ziilch. Charities such as The Bower Reuse and Repair Centre also collect, repair and sell pre-loved goods.

Littering

Council's commitment to reduce litter

Ku-ring-gai residents value a clean, green environment. Litter makes our community look uncared for, damages our natural environment and harms wildlife. It’s also expensive to clean up — costing local ratepayers every year.

Littering is against the law. Always use a bin or take your rubbish with you. Fines apply for littering.

Using NSW EPA Waste Less, Recycle More funding, Council has carried out litter assessments across Ku-ring-gai’s centres. The main litter items found were cigarette butts, takeaway containers and plastic drink bottles.

In response, Council launched the Litter Free Ku-ring-gai Program, installing new bins and mall seating, removing litter and improving landscaping.

Your personal responsibility

Make a commitment to a zero tolerance of litter.  Put litter in a rubbish bin or take it with you. Put cigarettes out and put them in the bin. Keep a bag in your car to collect rubbish and put it in your waste bin when you get home.

Reporting littering from a vehicle

If you see someone litter from their vehicle report them at NSW EPA's website. Fines apply from $250. 

Things to remember when reporting:

  • Time, date, location – street, suburb and closest cross street.
  • Number plate and vehicle details – make, model, colour.
  • Litter type – cigarette (lit or unlit), food wrapper, drink bottle etc.
  • Litter deposited – whether it was thrown, dropped, blown or placed.
  • Offender details – gender, age, hair colour and any other features you notice.
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