Melbourne Water manages our rivers, creeks, and catchments, including large areas of land to support the function of the water supply and sewer network. Illegal rubbish dumping can sometimes occur on Melbourne Water land.
Illegal rubbish dumping harms our environment and increasing health and poses a safety risk to the community. It is an eyesore and it also affects the amenity and the overall experience.
Dumped rubbish on Melbourne Water land
Melbourne Water manage this issue through a priority lens, considering safety, and access to our land. We work together with the EPA and councils to help reduce and drive enforcement on illegal rubbish dumping.
If you witness someone dumping rubbish illegally, you can report it to the EPA or call the 24-hour EPA pollution hotline on 1300 372 842.
Report an abandoned trolley
If you see an abandoned trolley, and you know what company it belongs to, you can contact them:
- Trolley Tracker – 1800 641 497 for Woolworths, Big W and Dan Murphys
- Coles Trolleys – 1800 876 553 for Coles, Target & Kmart
- ALDI Trolleys – Abandoned ALDI trolleys
If you see illegally dumped rubbish, including trolleys, on Melbourne Water land or around a waterway, please call us on 131 722.