Air pollution
Air pollution
In some cases Council will investigate instances of air pollution.
Last updated on: 13 March 2026
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Council will investigate instances of air pollution such as backyard burning, odour complaints and woodsmoke issues. It is vital you know the source of the pollution before submitting your request so Council can investigate and stop the issue at its source.
Please note: Smoke from a private BBQ is not a Council matter and cannot be investigated.
More information
You can find more information about how to handle air pollution issues in your neighbourhood and where to get help on Councils website and through other online resources:
+Enforcement of smoking in public places is the responsibility of NSW Health under the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000. You can find more information, including how to report offences related to smoking on the NSW Health website.
Submit a request
Before taking formal steps to complain about air pollution in your neighbourhood you should attempt to contact your neighbour to discuss the concern as they might not realise there is a problem. If you have tried and can't resolve the problem directly with your neighbour, please use the following link to raise a request for Council to investigate.
Please note: You are strongly encouraged to provide your contact details in case we require further information in relation to your request. In some cases, if we have insufficient information, we will not be able to investigate.
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