Council removes graffiti, litter and dumped rubbish to help keep our streets, footpaths and laneways clean and carries out regular street cleaning.
You can report illegally dumped rubbish on streets or public land to Council.
Council has developed a strategy to deal with illegal graffiti in response to the increase in illegal graffiti in Merri-bek and the considerable social and economic costs to the community.
Council's Waste and Litter Strategy outlines our initiatives and programs to minimise waste and reduce litter. You can also report littering to the EPA.
A nature strip is the land between the footpath and the road. It is the responsibility of residents to maintain this area.
Whether you own or rent your house, you must make sure your property is not unsightly, dangerous to other people or a fire hazard.
Council uses a range of methods to manage weeds. You can register with Council to request no spraying of chemically-based herbicides outside your property.
Council regularly cleans streets, footpaths, laneways and shopping areas in Merri-bek.
Every two years, Council visits your neighbourhood and inspects and repairs roads, parks, drains, street trees and footpaths.
You can report an abandoned shopping trolley to the relevant retailer or to Council.
Clean Up Australia Day is Australia's largest annual community-based environmental event. Each year thousands of volunteers collect rubbish from parks, waterways, nature reserves and bushland across Australia.
Council supports community members who safely collect litter within Merri-bek.
