Pollutant prevention

Community Stewardship Grants are available annually to support community-based projects that serve to protect and restore the local environment, enabling local community groups to undertake stewardship of natural resources in their local area.

Containers for Change allows consumers to take empty beverage containers covered by the scheme to a refund point to receive a refund of 10 cents. The scheme is set to expand in mid-2026 to include wine and spirit bottles, and many more.

You can report pollution, illegal dumping and other environmental matters to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.

Search for sites that have been identified under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 using the Contaminated Sites Database interactive map.

Vehicle emissions have adverse effects on human health and the environment. If you spot a smoky vehicle you can report it online.