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Littering and illegal dumping

Littering

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

Illegal dumping

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

Report it

Help stop it, by reporting littering and illegal dumping.

Grants and funding

Grants and funding to assist with illegal dumping.

Projects

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

Releasing balloons

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

Illegal dumping resources

Downloadables including signs, posters and factsheets.

Littering resources

Downloadables including signs, posters and factsheets.

Litter and illegal dumping legislation

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