Illegal Dumping
DUMPING. IT'S DUMB. It's dumb because it trashes where you live
**Report an illegal dumping incident**
Each year council incurs considerable cost for investigation, collecting and disposing of illegally dumped matter.
Dumping unwanted household items and green waste is illegal and subject to on-the- spot fines of $750, higher fines if the incident goes to court. Instead of dumping, use the Council Clean-up days or the recycling directory in your waste management booklet for where to take unwanted items.
If you have too much rubbish for your 120lt bin you should attend one of our Enviro-works Courses to find out more about what can be recycled and how to reduce your waste. Alternatively you can apply to pay for an additional service.
It is illegal to place commercial waste into bins provided in public places. If you have waste produced by a business please enquire about council's business waste service, call us on 9710 0333.
Why is dumping dumb?
- Dumping attracts more dumping as the pile of rubbish grows it becomes a hazard
- It can block visibility and pathways
- Its aesthetically unpleasing
- Creates litter and attracts pests
- You can be fined $750 on-the-spot if you are caught
Dob in a Dumper
Our community as a whole need to work together to reduce dumping and work towards achieving social and environmental benefits. These include improving amenity around multi-unit dwellings and improved resource recovery of dumped material.
If you see a possible illegal dumping, obtain as much information as possible, such as:
- Location where the incident occurred
- What was being dumped
- Time of day and date
- Registration plates and description of vehicle
- Description of person
- Any other identifying information.
Call council on 9710 0333 during business hours to report the incident or use the form below. Council will then commence its investigative process.
Information provided will be held in strictest confidence.
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Online reporting form
Council relies on community support to manage the problem of illegal waste dumping. To assist council's investigations, please use the online form below to report any incident that may constitute illegal waste dumping. All your details will be held in the strictest confidence.