It is an offence to dispose of litter onto any land or into any waters. Significant penalties apply depending on the type and amount of litter.
Penalties range from a $210 - $1,000 expiation fee or, if legal action is taken, a maximum penalty of $5,000 - $120,000.
If you fail to remove dumped items when asked to do so by a Council officer you face a $210 on the spot fine or a maximum penalty of $5,000.
Reporting illegal dumping
If you see someone dumping rubbish or household items call us on 8416 6333 or email the Service Centre.
Helpful information for investigations
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where the dumping took place
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the date/day and time
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description of the person or people involved
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description of the vehicle and registration number
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amount and type of waste.
This information must only be obtained if it can be done so safely. Information given will be treated as confidential.
Options for disposing of unwanted household items
Shopping trolleys
Shopping trolleys that are left in a public place are considered to be illegally dumped.
- When you use a shopping trolley, it is your responsibility to return it to the bays provided or to the store.
- Abandoned trolleys can be a hazard to road users and pedestrians as well as being unsightly in our parks and reserves.
- The cost of collecting and replacing abandoned trolleys is paid for by the customer through increased product prices.
Who to contact if you find an abandoned shopping trolley
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Coles Kurralta Park: 1800 876 553
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Coles Plympton: 1800 876 553
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Foodland Fulham: 8356 5536
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Foodland Thebarton: 8352 6855
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Foodland Torrensville: 8152 5100
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IGA Brooklyn Park: 8443 8154
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IGA Novar Gardens: 8294 5277
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KMart Kurralta Park: 8297 1866
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Officeworks: 8299 9500
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Woolworths Hilton: 1800 641 497
For all Woolworths trolleys visit the Trolley Tracker website.
For all Coles trolleys visit the Coles web site or download the Coles supermarkets app for your mobile device.
