Local laws

Burning off rubbish, leaves and unwanted items are not permitted in the City of Moonee Valley.

It is illegal under our local laws and may be considered a nuisance and poses a health risk to neighbours.

Failure to comply with this Local Law may result in enforcement action.

Fires may only be lit outdoors for cooking food, and you need to advise your neighbours and Council prior to cooking food outdoors.

Shopping Trolleys that are not returned to their owner are considered litter. They can be a hazard to road users and are unsightly in our streets, parks and reserves.

People are encouraged to report abandoned shopping trolleys in the following ways.

Visit Trolley Tracker or free call 1800 641 497 for the following retailer’s trolleys:

• Woolworths
• Target
• Big W
• Dan Murphy's

Visit 1800 TROLLEY, free call 1800 876 553 or email 1800Trolley@coles.com.au for the following retailer's trolleys:

• Coles
• Kmart
• Bunnings
• Officeworks
• 1st Choice

Call us on 9243 8888.

Claiming an impounded vehicle

Impounded vehicles will only be released to the owner.

To claim your vehicle, you must bring evidence of ownership such as registration papers and drivers’ licence. You must pay the accrued fees before the vehicle can be released.

Owners and tenants of private, commercial and industrial properties must keep their property in a safe and reasonable state which may be deemed unsightly or detrimental to the amenity of the neighbourhood. Poorly kept properties can also be considered a health and fire hazard.

Property owners are responsible for maintaining their property. To prevent fire outbreaks, you must keep your property, including nature strips free of long grass and other combustible materials. Grass and weeds should be kept under 200mm from ground level.

Our officers carry out inspections prior to the summer period, to ensure properties do not pose a fire risk.

Failure to comply may result in enforcement action and reimbursement of any additional costs incurred by Council to remove the fire hazard.

If you rent or own a home in Moonee Valley, you must ensure that footpaths next to your property are free of obstructions to pedestrians and traffic.

Overhanging trees and shrubs should not hang lower than 2.4 metres above the footpath and nature strip.

Is there a request for this or is it just information?

Keeping bees

Victorian beekeepers are required to comply with the Apiary Cody of Practice 2011

Removal of nests

If the nest is on council land, in parks, pools or on buildings

If you have bees or wasps on private property you are responsible you will need to contact to contact a licensed pest controller or apiarists for removal.

Do not attempt to remove it yourself.

If the bees or wasps are on a light pole, contact:

• AGL phone 133 000
• Origin Energy phone 131 260, or
• Telecommunication Pit Telstra phone 132 200