MILDURA Police are urging residents to secure their rubbish bins after a spate of deliberately lit fires.

Police said recently they had received a number of reports of bins being lit on fire after being left outside homes.

Police advise residents to remove bins from the kerbside as soon as possible, remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Mildura police on 5018 5300 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.