Illegal Activities

Camping Illegally

The City rangers investigate and move on anyone who illegally camps on unleased land (other than approved camping sites).

Pamphlets On Windscreens

Pamphlets placed on windscreens are dealt with under the Litter Act by City Rangers or the Police.

Littering Offences

The City Rangers investigate any matter relating to any littering offences or illegal dumping incidents on unleased land.

• depositing of litter in or on a public place
• depositing of litter that is likely to cause an injury to persons or damage to property in or on a public place
• transporting refuse or waste and failing to arrange, contain, fasten or cover it so as to prevent any part of the load from falling or being blown from the vehicle
• depositing of commercial and garden waste in or on a public place
• occupier of commercial premises failing to take reasonable steps to prevent litter from the premises being deposited in or on a public place
• depositing or abandoning a dangerous container in a public place or public tip
• placing advertising leaflets ets., in or on a motor vehicle in a public place

Canberra Urban Parks and Places organise the cleaning up of litter on unleased land.