Report overgrown grass and weeds
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Report overgrown grass and weeds in parks, on bikeways and roads. Check what to include in your report.
Report online now
Report grass cutting and weed removal online.
How to report overgrown grass or weeds
If you see grass or weeds that need mowing or removing, you can report it online.
We respond to reports of overgrown grass and weeds in Council parks, and along our bikeways and roads.
Regular maintenance
Council routinely maintains more than 70,000 hectares of grass across Brisbane, including scheduled mows and cuts every fortnight in summer.
If you see grass and weeds that need to be managed outside of our regular maintenance works, let us know using the online form.
Report online now
Report grass cutting and weed removal online.
Report grass cutting or weed removal
You can report overgrown grass or weeds using the online form.
Before reporting, make sure you have the relevant details ready.
What you need to provide
To complete your report, include:
- the location of the grass or weeds, including the suburb and street number
- the problem you’re reporting (weeds, overgrown grass or mess left from grass cutting)
- details about the issue, such as any weeds you recognise or if the overgrown grass is attracting vermin
- photos of the area (optional)
- your contact details (optional).
Report online now
Report grass cutting and weed removal online.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if I see a tree that needs maintaining?
If you see a street or park tree that needs maintaining, report it to Council.
This includes trees that are unhealthy, damaged or blocking a footpath.
Learn more about reporting tree maintenance.
If you see a street or park tree that needs maintaining, report it to Council.
This includes trees that are unhealthy, damaged or blocking a footpath.
Learn more about reporting tree maintenance.
My neighbour’s grass is overgrown. Can I make a complaint to Council?
You can make a complaint to Council about your neighbour’s grass if it is:
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overgrown or unsightly
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a fire, health or safety issue
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an eyesore in your neighbourhood.
Before you make a complaint, talk to the owner about the issue.
Find more information about reporting an unmaintained property.
Who is responsible for mowing nature strips?
Residents are responsible for mowing the grassy area of nature strips, also known as the verge garden.
Nature strips are the areas of land between the front of a property and the kerb and channel, including the footpath.
Council is responsible for maintaining the footpath on the nature strip.
Why is the grass in my local park overgrown?
Sometimes weather conditions delay scheduled Council maintenance, causing grass in parks and other areas to become overgrown.
You can report overgrown grass to us online.
Report online now
Report grass cutting and weed removal online.
How to report overgrown grass or weeds
If you see grass or weeds that need mowing or removing, you can report it online.
We respond to reports of overgrown grass and weeds in Council parks, and along our bikeways and roads.
Regular maintenance
Council routinely maintains more than 70,000 hectares of grass across Brisbane, including scheduled mows and cuts every fortnight in summer.
If you see grass and weeds that need to be managed outside of our regular maintenance works, let us know using the online form.
Report online now
Report grass cutting and weed removal online.
Report grass cutting or weed removal
You can report overgrown grass or weeds using the online form.
Before reporting, make sure you have the relevant details ready.
What you need to provide
To complete your report, include:
- the location of the grass or weeds, including the suburb and street number
- the problem you’re reporting (weeds, overgrown grass or mess left from grass cutting)
- details about the issue, such as any weeds you recognise or if the overgrown grass is attracting vermin
- photos of the area (optional)
- your contact details (optional).
Report online now
Report grass cutting and weed removal online.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if I see a tree that needs maintaining?
If you see a street or park tree that needs maintaining, report it to Council.
This includes trees that are unhealthy, damaged or blocking a footpath.
Learn more about reporting tree maintenance.
If you see a street or park tree that needs maintaining, report it to Council.
This includes trees that are unhealthy, damaged or blocking a footpath.
Learn more about reporting tree maintenance.
My neighbour’s grass is overgrown. Can I make a complaint to Council?
You can make a complaint to Council about your neighbour’s grass if it is:
-
overgrown or unsightly
-
a fire, health or safety issue
-
an eyesore in your neighbourhood.
Before you make a complaint, talk to the owner about the issue.
Find more information about reporting an unmaintained property.
Who is responsible for mowing nature strips?
Residents are responsible for mowing the grassy area of nature strips, also known as the verge garden.
Nature strips are the areas of land between the front of a property and the kerb and channel, including the footpath.
Council is responsible for maintaining the footpath on the nature strip.
Why is the grass in my local park overgrown?
Sometimes weather conditions delay scheduled Council maintenance, causing grass in parks and other areas to become overgrown.
You can report overgrown grass to us online.
Report online now
Report grass cutting and weed removal online.