A council has called on the SA Government to add balloons to its list of banned single-use plastic products.

Last year, South Australia legislated against businesses selling, supplying or distributing single-use plastic straws, cutlery or drink stirrers, ordering businesses to get rid of them in a phased approach.

Reports say the ban may soon be expanded to include polystyrene cups, bowls and plates, takeaway coffee cups, plastic bags, and other takeaway food service items.

City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters (NPSP) Mayor Robert Bria wants balloons banned from public parks and facilities too.

He said balloons left in the environment are “very dangerous” for wildlife and sea life.

“That's why other councils have banned helium balloons being released into the sky and are imposing significant fines,” Cr Bria told reporters this week. 

His council voted on the idea as part of its official response to a government discussion paper. They said items like plastic confetti and plastic balloon sticks should be included too.

“The council took the view there are alternatives to balloons in terms of celebrations or other milestones,” Cr Bria said.

Clean-up Australia has described balloons as a “major threat” to the environment.