Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire which destroyed a recycling dispenser in the Claremont Plaza Shopping Centre carpark on Monday.

The fire was reported about 1.40pm and was extinguished by Tasmania Fire Service.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

Anyone with information in relation to the fire, or suspicious activity in the area around the time, is asked to contact Glenorchy Police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD 230-10032025.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.