Littering and illegal dumping

Littering is a major issue in Queensland, polluting our environment and costing millions of dollars to manage and clean-up each year.

Many of our public spaces are being ruined by illegal dumping of household, garden and building waste, find out how you can help.

Help stop it, by reporting littering and illegal dumping.

Grants and funding to assist with illegal dumping.

Check out some of the littering and illegal dumping projects underway in Queensland.

Releasing balloons cause great harm to our environment and wildlife, it is also classed as littering and penalties apply.

Downloadable resources to support local illegal dumping prevention programs

Downloadable resources to support local litter prevention programs.

Queensland has legislation in place that manages litter and illegal dumping, and related penalties.

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