Accepting Fill on Your Property

Accepting fill on your property from an unknown source can be dangerous.

Some fill may be contaminated, which can harm your family's health, permanently devalue your property and leave you with substantial clean-up costs.

Don't risk a $5000 fine or penalties of up to $1million.

Follow these simple steps to minimise the risks and avoid the dangers of accepting fill on your property:

• Check if fill is permitted and what council approvals are required.
• Check the credentials of anyone who offers you for cheap fill.
• Ask the supplier to prove that the fill isn't contaminated.
• Supervise and inspect all loads of incoming fill.
• Record details of all transporters bringing fill onto your property keep copies of all documents and records.
• Never accept fill from unknown sources.

For more information access Department of Environment and Climate Change's Avoiding the Dangers of Accepting Fill on Your Land brochure.