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.
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 | 2023-2024 Fee | 2023-2024 Fee |
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Minor littering Including but not limited to:
| $100.00 | $100.00 |
Medium littering Including but not limited to:
| $200.00 | $200.00 |
Major littering Including but not limited to:
| $400.00 | $400.00 |
Note: These are the proposed fees and charges for 2024-25, based on in-principle decisions made by Council on 7 June 2024. These fees and charges will be confirmed when the Long Term Plan is adopted on 30 June 2024, and will take effect from 1 July 2024. They may be subject to change before 30 June 2024.