Waste, Litter, and Illegal Dumping
Members of the public wishing to report or inquire about waste or litter pollution should contact the organisation responsible for its regulation, as set out below.
Table 1: Pollution Contact Details
| Pollution Type or Source | Organisation Responsible | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Illegal dumping of waste | Council | 02 6354 9999 |
| EPA | 131 555 | |
| Police Assistance Line | 131 444 | |
| Crimestoppers | 1800 333 000 | |
| Illegal dumping in National and State Parks, historic sites and nature reserves | EPA | 131555 |
| Illegal dumping in council parks | Council | 02 6354 9999 |
| Illegal dumping on vacant Crown land | EPA | 131 555 |
| Illegal dumping in state forests | EPA | 131 555 |
| Illegal dumping on private property | Council | 02 6354 9999 |
To report dumping
- Visit https://ridonline.epa.nsw.gov.au/#/home with your smartphone, tablet or computer and upload a picture of the dumped waste
- provide the address of the incident using the GPS on your device or select the location on the provided map
- describe the type of dumped waste
- submit your report
RIDonline is a database used by councils and government agencies across NSW to record and manage illegal dumping incidents.
When you report via RIDonline, the relevant local council is sent an email alert about the incident so they can respond. To follow up on a report, call Council.
