Under Local Law certain items can be impounded if illegally placed on council land, for example:
- Estate agent signs
- Charity bins
- Outdoor furniture
- Skateboards/pushbikes
- Anything that allows the continuation of a breach of a Local Law
In most circumstances, a notice will be issued at the time. impounded notice
If the owner is unable to be identified, the goods will still be impounded. The owner has up to 7 or 14 (depending on the goods) days to retrieve their item but must pay the fee.