Where the depositing of waste causes or threatens material harm to the environment, a number of authorities must be notified - see duty to notify.
Members of the public wishing to report or inquire about waste or litter pollution should contact the organisation responsible for its regulation, as set out below.
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Pollution type or source |
Organisation responsible |
Contact |
|---|---|---|
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Fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides |
EPA |
131 555 |
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Dumped cars |
Local councils Police Assistance Line |
131 444 |
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Grease, oil and odours on beaches |
EPA |
131 555 |
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Contaminated sites |
EPA |
131 555 |
|
Aviation fuel dumping |
1800 802 584 |
|
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Odour from landfill or waste depot |
EPA |
131 555 |
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Rubbish and litter |
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EPA |
Report using Report to EPA. |
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Litter falling or blown from uncovered vehicle load |
EPA |
Report using Report to EPA. |
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Roadside rubbish on major roads and highways |
131 700 |
|
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Roadside rubbish on local roads |
Local councils |
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| Prohibited plastics | ||
| Supplying prohibited plastics | EPA | Report using Report to EPA. |
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Illegal dumping |
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EPA |
Report using Report to EPA. Phone environment line on 131 555 |
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| Local councils | Find your local council | |
| Local police | 131 444 View a list of local police stations |
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| Crimestoppers |
1800 333 000 |
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Illegal dumping in National and State Parks, historic sites and nature reserves |
EPA |
131 555 |
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Illegal dumping in council parks |
Local councils
Park trustee |
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Illegal dumping on vacant Crown land |
EPA |
131 555 |
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Illegal dumping on beaches |
Local councils |
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Illegal dumping in state forests |
EPA |
131 555 |
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Illegal dumping on private property |
Local councils |