Make a report

The types of pollution and waste you can report to us.

Who you need to contact depends on the cause of the noise. Find out where to report noise so it can be dealt with by the right people, as quickly as possible.

Find out how to report odour. Strong and offensive odours can impact our health and the community. Every report we get about an odour helps us to find the cause of the smell and do something about it.

We take action on every report of illegally dumped waste. Illegal dumping pollutes our environment and impacts our health. If you see what you think is dumped waste or rubbish, you can report it to us.

It’s against the law to litter from a vehicle, including a car, truck or van. If you see someone littering from or near the vehicle they are using, you can report it to us. Your report helps us prevent pollution in Victoria.

If you see water pollution or dead fish, report it to us and help keep our waterways safe.

Who to contact about smoke and how to report smoke to us.

Help to prevent air pollution in Victoria. If you see a vehicle emitting too much smoke, report it to us. Reporting a smoky vehicle helps let drivers know that there may be a problem with the vehicle.

Dust from business activities, such as construction and demolition, can impact human health and the environment. Find out how you can report it.

The single-use plastics ban aims to protect our environment and wildlife from plastic pollution. Find out which plastic items are included in the ban and how to report a business to us.

As a business, you must report any incident that causes pollution – such as a leak or spill – to us.

What to expect when you report pollution or waste to us.