Footpath Clean-up and Sweeping Reports

Report footpath sweep in residential streets

If the report relates to: 

  • dropped leaves or berries/gum nuts from the tree on the nature strip. 
  • dirt, sand, or soil

Do not enter a report for these reasons.

Council expects that the owner/residents perform this task themselves if they would like the footpath cleared. Council does not provide a 'fee for service' to have the footpath swept. Elderly/disabled residents can be referred to Community Care Services to see if this service can provide a fee.

Hazardous reports

If the report relates to broken glass or anything that is going to be a safety issue 

Complete Merit request 

Path > Sweep
Is a safety response required?


Ask and record in the description of Merit:

  • What is the exact location?
  • What is the issue

Report footpath sweep in Dandenong CBD only

Hazardous reports on footpaths within Dandenong Central Business District

Reports can be lodged only for Dandenong CBD and only if the report is for dangerous slipping or tripping hazards like glass or debris on the footpath

Dandenong central business district  map

How to enter a report

Complete Merit request 

Path > Sweep
Is a safety response required?


Ask and record in the description of Merit:

  • What is the exact location?
  • What is the issue

Report Footpath After Works Have Been Completed

This category is only for reports regarding the following issues:

  • concrete left behind on nature strip after work
  • safety materials left behind (bunting, tape, stakes, pickets, tools, etc.)
  • splatters on private asset
  • vandalism (etching of words/offensive pictures etc) on fresh concrete

If the report relates to: 

  • dropped leaves or berries/gum nuts from the tree on the nature strip. 
  • dirt, sand, or soil

Do not enter a report for these reasons.

Council expects that the owner/residents perform this task themselves if they would like the footpath cleared. Council does not provide a 'fee for service' to have the footpath swept. Elderly/disabled residents can be referred to Community Care Services to see if this service can provide a fee.

How to enter a report for clean up due to works completed

Complete Merit request  

Path > Clean up
Is a safety response required?


Ask and record in the description of Merit:

  • What is the exact location?
  • What is the issue

Graffiti on Council assets