Environmental health FAQs
I have a noise complaint. Who can help me?
You will need to fill in a compliance services customer request form. Forms are available from our service and information centre located at the City of Fremantle, Town Hall Centre, 8 William Street, Fremantle. You can also put your complaint in writing, either by email compliance@fremantle.wa.gov.au, or by mail to Development Compliance, City of Fremantle, PO Box 807, Fremantle. Contact our compliance officer on 08 9432 9976.
When can I burn backyard rubbish?
You cannot burn off backyard rubbish in the City of Fremantle due to the smoke nuisance and fire danger - if you are caught burning off rubbish you may be fined. The City of Fremantle does not have a tip or tip passes. The City of Cockburn tip located on Rockingham Rd, Henderson, is available for your use. Fees apply. Contact the City of Cockburn on 08 9411 3444.
How do I get rid of rats?
The City of Fremantle sells rodent bait and ant poison. This is available for sale at our service and information centre located at the City of Fremantle, Town Hall Centre, 8 William Street, Fremantle.
I want to open a café in Fremantle. How do I do this?
To find out the City of Fremantle requirements about opening a café in Fremantle, you will need to contact our environmental health services team on 08 9432 9856 or email health@fremantle.wa.gov.au.
What can I do about bees?
If you have a bees/wasp nest on your own property, contact a pest control company in your area. If the bees/wasps nest is on City of Fremantle property (e.g. a tree on a verge), contact our city works team on 08 9432 9628 to have it removed.