Litter and Illegal Dumping

Better Practice Charity Bin Management

WALGA has developed Better Practice Guidelines on the management of charity bins within Local Government areas, in order to:

  • Reduce litter and illegal dumping
  • Simplify Local Government operations
  • Encourage the diversion of reusable materials through charity collections.

Better Practice Guideline for Charity Bin Management

Shopping trolleys

In 2016, MWAC developed a short Background Paper on illegal dumping of shopping trolleys. The Paper that has been developed to identify the impact of illegal dumping of shopping trolleys and what Local Government can do to help address the issue.

Research indicates that illegal dumping of shopping trolleys is a small but persistent illegal dumping issue for Local Government. The Report identifies a number of recommendations to respond to illegal dumping of shopping trolleys, including engagement with retailers and compliance options. Local Governments have authority through various legislative instruments to address illegal dumping of shopping trolleys, including the Activities in Thoroughfares and Public Places Local Law, the Local Government Act 1995 and the Litter Act 1979.

Shopping Trolley Background Paper

In 2026, MWAC consolidated the information from the Shopping Trolley Background Paper to develop the Better Practice Guideline Illegal Dumping of Shopping Trolleys. 

Better Practice Guideline Illegal Dumping of Shopping Trolleys

Acknowledgement of Country

WALGA acknowledges the continuing connection of Aboriginal people to Country, culture and community. We embrace the vast Aboriginal cultural diversity throughout Western Australia, including Boorloo (Perth), on the land of the Whadjuk Nyoongar People, where WALGA is located and we acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.

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