Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016
Operating under the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016, Council is able to assist members of our community that may find themselves at the detriment of Local Nuisance issues that unreasonably interfere with the enjoyment of amenity of an area. Such as:
- Excessive noise
- Dust
- Smoke
- Unsightly / unsanitary conditions
- Odour
- Illegal dumping
What constitutes a nuisance from Noise, Dust, Smoke or Odour.
A nuisance is considered if noise, dust, smoke or odour has unreasonably interfered with or is likely to interfere unreasonably with the enjoyment of the area by persons occupying a place or lawfully resorting to the area.
What is unsightly/unsanitary conditions
Excessive or unconstrained rubbish, waste or vegetation or stockpiled, excessive or unconstrained disused or derelict items or material that a reasonable person would consider to be rubbish or waste that unreasonably interferes or is likely to interfere unreasonably with the enjoyment of the premises occupied by the person in the vicinity.
What is illegal dumping?
Illegal dumping is a result of people unlawfully dumping unwanted items such as mattresses, household furniture, electrical goods, building material and tyres in front of houses, alongside roads, on reserves and in creeks without the approval of Council. Illegally dumped rubbish can result in a substantial fine and possible prosecution action as it poses a risk to the health and safety of the community, as well as potentially harming the environment by contaminating land and waterways.
Risks involved with illegal dumping include;
- sharp objects which could cause injury
- asbestos which poses a threat to public health
- toxic substances which could injure or kill
- nappies and medical waste as a biological threat
- possible fire hazards
- potential to block storm water drains
- potential to cause accidents due to obstruction
- potential to lower property values
How to report illegal dumping
For further information or to report a Local Nuisance Issue or Illegal Dumping please contact the Northern Areas Council on 08 8664 1139 or email admin@nacouncil.sa.gov.au to lodge a works request for actioning.