Report illegal dumping

How to report illegal dumping 

You can report illegal dumping in Brisbane using the online form.

Before you report 

Make sure the dumped items or materials aren't intended for Council's kerbside collection program.

To find out, check the next kerbside collection date.

What to report 

Illegal dumping means disposing of waste in places where it doesn’t belong, such as outside a bin or container meant for waste, or leaving it without the permission of the property owner.

You can report illegal dumping on public and private land, including:

• natural areas, parks and waterways
• agricultural or vacant land
• roads and commercial properties
• footpaths and residential properties (if the materials aren’t intended for kerbside collection)
• charity bins and shops
• other areas. We’ll ask you to provide location details.

When not to use the form

Do not use the form if:

• the dumped materials are causing an immediate public safety hazard - phone us on 07 3403 8888opens in a new tab
• the dumped materials include asbestos, waste chemicals, environmentally hazardous materials, medical waste or unknown materials - phone us on 07 3403 8888opens in a new tab
• you're reporting soil, sediment or builders waste from a worksite - report erosion and sediment control issues.

Report illegal dumping

If you find illegally dumped materials or see someone dumping items, report it using the online form.

What you need to provide

To complete your report, include:

• the location including the street, suburb and other details such as the nearest landmark or crossroad

• the type of items dumped (e.g. green waste, mattresses, tyres, white goods)

• the volume of materials dumped (e.g. less than a wheelie bin or more than a commercial bin)

• other information or observations about the incident, such as when the materials were dumped and by who

• photos (optional)

• your contact details (optional).