Illegal Dumping

Dumping is illegal and there is more chance than ever of offenders getting caught.

Cameras and signage have been installed around the Paroo Shire to catch and fine illegal dumpers. The Queensland Government’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 (WRR Act) states that individuals can be fined if they are found to be dumping rubbish and waste illegally.

A full list of the offences and penalties can be found here:

https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/waste-reduction-recycling/litter-illegal-dumping/law#penalties

If you see someone littering or illegal dumping from a vehicle, vessel or trailer, or if you find piles of dumped waste, you can report it by using Council's Snap Send Solve App or using the Littering and illegal dumping reporting form: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/waste-reduction-recycling/litter-illegal-dumping/report

Not only are there fines for those doing the wrong thing, their actions impact everyone by costing Council more money in clean-up, creating an eyesore and fire hazard risk, and polluting our environment.

Illegal dumping of waste includes, but is not limited to:

  • Excess general household rubbish including all that extra wrapping paper and food scraps from Christmas Day
  • Green waste including grass and garden clippings (when dumped illegally green waste can spread noxious and dangerous weeds into our environment)
  • Tyres
  • White goods and furniture
  • Workshop waste such as empty drums and scrap metal

How can I dispose of my waste in the right way?

  • All of the above items (except tyres) can be disposed of for free at the Cunnamulla Dump on Old Charleville Road
  • The dump is currently open 7 days a week from 7am - 6pm
  • Tyres can be disposed of for a fee at the Council Depot on Broad Street, Cunnamulla. Please organise your tyre disposal with Council prior to dropping them off.

For more information including how to legally dispose of your rubbish and fee information for disposing of tyres contact Council on (07) 4655 8400.

 

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