Regardless of whether the land is public or private, illegal dumping is a crime and should be reported.
Note as many details of the incident as possible, including time, date, location, descriptions of the people involved, vehicles and number plates and anything else noticed.
Emergency situation
Call 000 if the incident presents an immediate threat to human health or property, such as toxic fumes or a large chemical spill. Fire and Rescue NSW, the NSW Police and the NSW Ambulance Service are the first responders, as they are responsible for controlling and containing incidents.
Non-emergency situation
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Contact the Environment Protection Authority at any time.
By phone: 131 555
By email: info@environment.nsw.gov.au -
Contact the local police station.
By phone: 131 444 -
Contact the agency responsible for regulation.
If illegal dumping occurs in ...
report to:
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national parks
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state parks
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historic sites
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nature reserves
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vacant Crown land
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state forests
EPA
131 555-
beaches
- private property
local council - council parks
local council
or park trustee -