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Report rubbish and debris on the road, such as fallen branches or litter from a bin collection.

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Report rubbish and debris on local roads using the online form.

How to report rubbish and debris on roads

You can report rubbish and debris on Brisbane roads online.

For urgent issues, such as roadkill or rubbish creating a safety hazard, phone Council on 07 3403 8888.

What to report

You can report rubbish, debris and other obstructions on roads including:

  • fallen trees or branches
  • litter and mess from bin collections
  • liquid spills or rubbish thrown from cars
  • any other items or debris less than 200L in volume (e.g. less than the size of a wheelie bin).
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Found a large amount of rubbish dumped illegally?

Dumped rubbish more than 200 L in volume (about the size of a wheelie bin) is considered illegal dumping.

Learn more about illegal dumping.

Report now

Report rubbish and debris on local roads using the online form.

Report rubbish and debris online

Report rubbish and debris on roads using the online form.

Check that you have the relevant details ready to submit your report successfully.

What you need to provide

To complete your report, include:

  • the source of the rubbish, debris or obstruction
  • location details including the street and suburb
  • any additional details about the hazardous objects, such as its approximate size or impact to traffic
  • photos of the rubbish, debris or obstruction (optional)
  • your contact details (optional).
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Note

If you submit an anonymous report, you won’t receive a reference number or be able to follow up on your report.

Report now

Report rubbish and debris on local roads using the online form.

Frequently asked questions

Can I report illegal dumping on roads?

Yes, you can report illegally dumped materials on Brisbane roads to Council.

We consider any dumped rubbish more than 200 L in volume (about the size of a wheelie bin) to be illegal dumping.

Make an illegal dumping report online.

My neighbour leaves their overflowing bin on the road all week. What can I do?

You can report a bin that has been left out to Council.

Find out how to handle a bin problem.

Report now

Report rubbish and debris on local roads using the online form.

How to report rubbish and debris on roads

You can report rubbish and debris on Brisbane roads online.

For urgent issues, such as roadkill or rubbish creating a safety hazard, phone Council on 07 3403 8888.

What to report

You can report rubbish, debris and other obstructions on roads including:

  • fallen trees or branches
  • litter and mess from bin collections
  • liquid spills or rubbish thrown from cars
  • any other items or debris less than 200L in volume (e.g. less than the size of a wheelie bin).
information outline

Found a large amount of rubbish dumped illegally?

Dumped rubbish more than 200 L in volume (about the size of a wheelie bin) is considered illegal dumping.

Learn more about illegal dumping.

Report now

Report rubbish and debris on local roads using the online form.

Report rubbish and debris online

Report rubbish and debris on roads using the online form.

Check that you have the relevant details ready to submit your report successfully.

What you need to provide

To complete your report, include:

  • the source of the rubbish, debris or obstruction
  • location details including the street and suburb
  • any additional details about the hazardous objects, such as its approximate size or impact to traffic
  • photos of the rubbish, debris or obstruction (optional)
  • your contact details (optional).
information outline1

Note

If you submit an anonymous report, you won’t receive a reference number or be able to follow up on your report.

Report now

Report rubbish and debris on local roads using the online form.

Frequently asked questions

Can I report illegal dumping on roads?

Yes, you can report illegally dumped materials on Brisbane roads to Council.

We consider any dumped rubbish more than 200 L in volume (about the size of a wheelie bin) to be illegal dumping.

Make an illegal dumping report online.

My neighbour leaves their overflowing bin on the road all week. What can I do?

You can report a bin that has been left out to Council.

Find out how to handle a bin problem.

Report now

Report rubbish and debris on local roads using the online form.