Illegal dumping
It is an offence to dump litter onto any Council or private land or into any waters. Significant penalties apply depending on the type and amount of litter.
Expiation fees range between $210 - $1,000. If legal action is taken, a maximum penalty of $5,000 - $120,000 applies.
Failure to remove litter when asked by an authorised officer
If you are asked by a Council officer to remove items that you were found liable for dumping, and you fail or refuse to do so, you may incur a fine on the spot of $210 and a penalty of up to $5,000.
Reporting illegal dumping
If you see someone dumping rubbish or household items in West Torrens you can report it online via 'Report it', contact 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
Abandoned trolleys
Abandoned trolleys are the responsibility of individual retailers. If you notice an abandoned trolley, you should report it to the relevant retailer by using the information provided below.
Hazardous Trolleys
The City of West Torrens will only accept reports of abandoned trolleys that are hazardous and posing a risk to public safety.
To report a hazardous abandoned trolley, please contact our Customer Contact team on 8416 6333.