Bathurst Regional Council Targets Tossers to Halt Littering

Bathurst Regional Council has ramped up its anti-littering campaign, encouraging residents to take responsibility for their rubbish and register with the NSW EPA to report witnessed littering. 

The Report to EPA service is part of a comprehensive NSW Government anti-littering program. It aims to deter people from littering, especially from vehicles, by increasing the likelihood of being seen, reported and fined, with fines ranging from $500 for an individual and $1000 for a corporation for littering from a vehicle. 

Deputy Mayor, Cr Ben Fry, said that the campaign sends a clear message that littering is unacceptable and that litterers will be seen, reported and fined.  

“Roadside rubbish is the simplest mess to knock on the head, so when you spot someone tossing trash out of their vehicle, dob them in and keep Bathurst tidy.  

“Litter isn’t just ugly; it drains $180 million a year across NSW - money better spent fixing potholes than chasing chip packets. Register, report and join the clean-up squad,” noted Cr Fry.  

More than 81,000 people from across NSW have registered with Report to EPA to report littering from vehicles. 224 of those registered reside in Bathurst, resulting in 370 local reports being made since August 2024. This campaign aims to grow our local reporting community to prevent the amount of littering taking place across the region. 

Bathurst Regional Council encourages everyone to get on board to reduce litter in our region by going to the NSW EPA website, and register to report littering from vehicles. 

Media contact: Genevieve Green Media and Communications Officer  

P: 02 6333 6179 M: 0448 685 340 E: genevieve.green@bathurst.nsw.gov.au