Fines: Littering

Litter Act 1979 / Litter Regulations 1981

Throwing or dropping litter, even unintentionally, is an offence according to the Litter Act 1979. The Keep Australia Beautiful Council has a Litter Reporter Scheme where littering associated with vehicles can be reported. Rangers are also able to investigate incidents of Littering/Illegal dumping where evidence of an offender is provided.

Customers can register at Keep Australia Beautiful Council WA

Customers may also fill in a KABC Litter Report card (available from the front counter) which is then sent to the Keep Australia Beautiful Council for action.

To become a Litter Reporter

Litter reporters are able to report someone throwing litter or dumping matter from a car, trailer or boat to KABC by:

• Registering as a litter reporter with Keep Australia Beautiful Council
• Filling out the KABC Litter Report Card
• Returning the report form to the address on the card (no stamp required)

When reporting littering you need to take note of the:

• Vehicle registration
• Make, model and colour of the vehicle
• Date, time and place that the offence was committed
• Type of litter that was deposited
• Description of the offender
• Whether it was the driver or passenger.

Customers are able to report littering from cars to your local council, by providing them with the same details.

When a litter report is fully completed, KABC will issue the offender with a fine corresponding to the type of litter.

For more information please click here Keep Australia Beautiful Council WA