Pollution Control 

The City of Nedlands unique environment is something Council and residents can be proud of. Unfortunately, there are occasions when a small number of individuals spoil the local environment with rubbish and or refuse dumping, or even liquid waste discharged to streets or public land. The City endeavours to respond quickly to any dumping incidents. 

Rubbish 

If you see rubbish being dumped on Council property or on any reserves, contact our Ranger Services team on 9273 3500 (After hours calls will be directed to our answering service). 

Unauthorised discharges 

The Environmental Protection (Unauthorised Discharges) Regulations 2004 regulate what is prohibited to be disposed of into the environment or burned. A person in connection with a business or commercial activity has a responsibility to dispose of waste in an appropriate manner with the intent of protecting our environment. 

Persons in connection with a business or commercial activity can be subject to a fine of $5000 if found to be discharging certain materials into the environment or burning certain materials to discharge visible smoke into the environment. 

Go to Environmental Protection (Unauthorised Discharges) Regulations 2004 for a list of materials that must not be burnt to discharge visible smoke or discharged into the environment. 

If you witness a person discharging material into the environment or burning materials, please complete the Health Complaint form and return via this enquiry form.

Water Pollution 

Suspected water pollution of the Swan and Canning waterways should be directed to the Swan River Trust (dpaw.wa.gov.au) 

Pollution of water in locations that do not affect the Swan and Canning rivers, please report to the relevant department which can be found here Reporting pollution to water - Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (der.wa.gov.au) 

Wood Smoke 

Wood smoke contains a mixture of chemicals and particles such as carbon monoxide, fine and coarse particles.  

Exposure to wood smoke can have affects on your health. Refer to Health effects of wood smoke by the WA Department of Health for more information. 

BurnWise program by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation contains information regarding the safe use of wood heaters, backyard burning and barbeques. There are a series of brochures available which have been produced to provide any questions you may have and outline guidelines for safe usage in the community.  

Go to BurnWise Information for the Community for more information. 

Download the Wood Heater brochure

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