CITY OF DARWIN BY-LAWS 2023
29Damaging, removing or interfering with approved bins
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29 Damaging, removing or interfering with approved bins (1) A person who damages an approved bin provided by the City is liable to the City for the costs of replacing the bin. (2) A person commits an offence if the person: (a) removes anything from an approved bin provided by the City; or (b) takes or interferes with an approved bin provided by the City; or (c) causes an approved bin provided by the City to become a danger to public health or cause harm or annoyance to persons occupying or passing through or along neighbouring premises. (3) An employee or contractor engaged by the City to collect waste and recycling is exempt from clause (2)(a) and (b). (4) An offence against clause (2) is an offence of strict liability.