If you see someone throwing a cigarette butt from a car or truck, you can report the incident online.

The NSW Fire Service has an online form for reporting cigarette butt tossers.

You will need to provide:

  • your contact details
  • the registration details of the vehicle involved
  • the make, model or colour details of the vehicle (if possible)
  • the date and time you saw the activity
  • the location of the activity (description as accurate as possible).

Note: Reports must be made within 14 days of the incident occurring.

More information

  • The information collected from the form is used for the purposes of confirming the vehicle details, and investigating whether an offence has been committed.
  • There are heavy penalties for people caught throwing lit cigarette butts from vehicles, especially on days of total fire ban.
  • You can also report an incident by calling 1800 679 737.
Last updated: 24 July 2025

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