How can you help to keep our waterways clean?

Stormwater is everyone's responsibility. You can help to keep our waterways clean by following these simple steps.

Bin your rubbish

• Properly dispose of your waste and rubbish, including cigarette butts and place in rubbish bins
• Make sure litter cannot blow or fall out of bins

Wash your car on grass

• Wash your car on the grass

Mulch clippings and leaves

• Regularly sweep up leaves, dirt and rubbish from your driveways and gutters
• Help keep street gutters and drain entrances clear of leaves by starting a compost heap or using leaves as garden mulch

Scoop up pet droppings

• Pick up your pet's droppings and dispose of them in the bin

Properly dispose household chemicals, pesticides, paint and motor oil

• Never dispose household chemicals, pesticides, paints and oils down the drain or sink
• Dispose of household products the correct way - check with your local council or the Department of Environment, Climate Change & Water for the details of chemical collection and disposal in your area
• Keep your vehicle well-maintained so it does not leak oil or petrol

Protect waterways during landscaping and construction

• Make sure soil and sand stockpiles do not cover street gutters
• Protect stockpiles from wind and rain by storing under secured plastic sheeting or tarpaulins
• Schedule grading and excavation projects during dry weather

For more information on how you can help keep our waterways clean, please visit the Department of Environment, Climate Change & Water website.