How do I report illegal dumping?

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

• 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 Crime Stoppers.
  By phone: 1800 333 000
  Online: Crime Stoppers report form
• Contact the agency responsible for regulation.
  
  

  If illegal dumping occurs in ...	report to:
  national parks state parks historic sites nature reserves vacant Crown land state forests	EPA 131 555
  beaches private property	local council
  council parks	local council or park trustee

Information for land managers

• Illegal dumping: Reporting advice for public land managers
• Information about removing dumped waste from your land
• Your responsibilities under illegal dumping laws