Find out the penalties for littering and dumping rubbish in Lower Hutt.
Littering
Littering is illegal in Hutt City. If you get caught littering, you'll have to pay a fine.
If you find litter or see illegal dumping, contact us on 04 570 6666 or log it online.
Report a problem
We can issue rubbish dumping and littering fines for:
- dumping rubbish illegally
- throwing litter from vehicles
- material falling off trailers.
You have 28 days to pay your fine.
| Type of littering | 2024-2025 Fee |
|---|
Minor littering
Including but not limited to:
- cigarette butts
- wrappers/paper
- chewing gum
- small amount of food wast
- take-away food/drink containers
- fish and chip papers
- plastic drink bottle(s) and aluminium can(s)
- domestic/commercial waste in, or by, public litter bins
- single small bag of refuse
| $100.00
|
Medium littering
Including but not limited to:
- multiple small bags, one to three large bags or boxes of refuse
- small furniture items
- small amounts of discard due to an insecure load from truck or trailer
| $200.00
|
Major littering
Including but not limited to:
- any large volume of household/commercial/ green waste
- car parts
- large furniture items
- four or more large rubbish bags
- hazardous rubbish such as used nappies, needles, sanitary pads, broken glass, wood with nails and sharp metals.
| $400.00 |
