Litter
Not only does littering make our town look untidy, but it is also bad for our environment and wildlife in the area. Any form of littering is an offence and if caught may incur an infringement.
As per the Litter Act 1979 and Litter Regulations 1981, the following penalties apply:
Litter Penalties
| Offence |
Penalty (Individual) |
Penalty (Body Corporate) |
| Littering creating public risk |
$500 |
$2,000 |
| Littering - any other litter |
$200 |
$500 |
| Breaking glass, metal or earthenware |
$500 |
$2,000 |
| Bill posting |
$200 |
$500 |
| Bill posting on vehicle |
$200 |
$500 |
| Depositing domestic or commerical waste in public litter receptacle |
$200 |
$500 |
| Trasporting load inadequately secured |
$200 |
n/a |
Shire Ranger’s strongly encourage residents to utilise Waste Disposal Sites for all large amounts of waste that need to be disposed of and for all waste that is unsuitable for the Shire supplied household green bins.
All general waste disposal is free for residents.
Illegal Dumping
Shire Rangers are constantly patrolling the streets and surrounding bushland for any form of illegal dumping and are authorised to issue fines of up to $2,000.
Shire Rangers may report any findings to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) which is responsible for the investigating and prosecuting of illegal dumping under the Environmental Protection Act.
Reporting of littering or illegal dumping anywhere within the Shire, should be reported to Ranger’s with as much information possible.
Reporting methods:
Illegal dumping is the unauthorised discharging or abandonment of waste and is an offence under Section 49A of the EP Act. The offence carries a maximum fine of $125,000 for corporations and $62,500 for individuals.