Warringah residents and visitors expect a clean, healthy environment.  Our beaches and open spaces are what make Warringah special. A trip to the beach, going for a walk, having something to eat or taking the children to sport is about getting fresh air and living life to the full.

To maintain our clean and healthy environment, Warringah Council is making its beaches and some public spaces such as children’s playgrounds and outdoor sporting areas smoke-free. This means a healthier environment for everyone.

Smoke free space: better for everyone

Smoking – even so-called ‘passive smoking’ – is proven to cause significant health problems.  For children, exposure to tobacco smoke increases the likelihood of SIDS, asthma and ear and chest infections.  For adults, exposure to cigarette smoke increases the chances of developing heart disease and lung cancer.

Cigarette butts pose a major litter issue on our beaches and public areas. They take decades to break down, badly affect marine animals and birds and are very difficult to clean from our beaches.

Warringah’s environment is priceless - let’s keep it that way by keeping cigarette butts away.