Illegal Dumping

Illegal dumping creates a number of risks that may adversely affect the environment in which we live. These risks include: 

  • dangerous or unsafe play areas
  • health problems
  • environmental hazards
  • poor visual amenity

Under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, it is an offence to dispose of waste in a place that cannot lawfully be used as a waste facility. It is also an offence to cause or permit waste to be transported to, or deposited in, a place that cannot lawfully be used as a waste facility. Offences can incur significant penalties and on the spot penalty notices.

Hunter and Central Coast Regional Illegal Dumping Squad (RID)

The Hunter and Central Coast Regional Illegal Dumping (RID) Squad are a team of experienced investigators who are authorised by Local Councils under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act to examine instances of illegal dumping and illegal landfill.

Waste is not just rubbish and unwanted material but also includes:
  • Construction, building and demolition material such as asphalt, bricks, concrete, plaster board and timber
  • Vegetation or green waste, including mixed mulch
  • Unwanted furniture, whitegoods, televisions, computers, electronics and clothing
  • Asbestos and contaminated soil
  • Unwanted tyres and car parts

 

Report illegal dumping

Do not touch the waste - it may be unsafe and it is better not to tamper with evidence. Report illegal dumping to the EPA at this link: 

Report Illegal Dumping Online

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