Community vigilance helps catch illegal dumpers

MITCHELL Shire Council has thanked residents for their vigilance in reporting illegal rubbish dumping.

Thanks to the community’s efforts, six offenders have been identified and fined in the past fortnight, sending a strong message that illegal dumping will not be tolerated.

Following the reports, council officers investigated and issued eight fines exceeding $1000 each.

Offenders were also ordered to clean up the waste within seven days. Failure to comply may result in Magistrates Court proceedings.

Mitchell Shire Council works closely with the Environment Protection Authority to tackle illegal dumping and protect the environment.

“Our residents’ dedication to keeping Mitchell Shire clean is making a real difference,” said Mitchell Shire CEO Brett Luxford.

“By reporting suspicious activity, our community is playing a crucial role in protecting our environment and public spaces.

“We thank community members for remaining vigilant and reporting illegal dumping.

“These reports have helped us investigate and fine offenders, keeping our community cleaner and safer.

“If you see illegal dumping or suspicious activity, please notify council. Together, we can create a cleaner Mitchell Shire.”

To support responsible waste disposal, Mitchell Shire offers options at Resource Recovery Centres in Broadford, Pyalong, Seymour, and Wallan.

Accepted items include car batteries, e-waste (TVs, computers, toasters), cardboard, gas bottles (up to nine kilograms), fluorescent globes, and metals/steel, broken appliances, mattresses, couches, motor oil, tyres, clean concrete and bricks, fridges, and freezers.

Council also provides resource recovery centre vouchers on an annual basis with the first rates notice of each year.

To report illegal dumping, residents can go to mitchellshire.vic.gov.au/council/reportit.