Reporting a litter offence

Litter is an offence under the Litter Act 1979 and is defined as any refuse that is discarded in an open or public place and can include:

• any material that is thrown or allowed to fall or is blown from a vehicle (including cigarette butts)
• placing waste in a reserve or public place
• placing domestic or commercial waste in a public rubbish bin
• bill posting - advertising material being displayed on any buildings, fence, furniture, pillar, tree, vehicle or other structure without permission from the owner
• leaving of posting of advertising material in any unoccupied vehicle in a public place
• any material not appropriately stored or secured on a building site that is allowed to blow or wash away.

Littering is an offence under the Litter Act 1979 and modified penalties can be imposed.

Rubbish on private property

Although the City may investigate and prosecute where possible, it will remain the land owners responsibility to remove the items or material where the offender cannot be identified.

If on vacant land, the land owner is required to make the report.

How can I help?

You can help to reduce litter by becoming a Keep Australia Beautiful WA registered Litter Reporter and reporting offences on 1300 00 73 76 or the Keep Australia Beautiful WA website. 

Report

• To report a litter offence / illegal dumping to the City, please complete the report form.
• A City officer will take action within the next 48 hours.
• If you are unable to find the correct address when submitting the request, please contact us.