Rubbish dumping has persisted as an issue for a number of years, and as a new set of Brimbank councillors enter the chamber, they are looking to put an end to the illegal activity.
Illegal rubbish dumping costs council, and in turn ratepayers, about $1 million to clean up each year.
There are surveillance cameras set up at rubbish-dumping hotspots, and those caught dumping rubbish will could fined, according to council.
Ratepayera are able to book one ‘no charge’ hard waste collection service each financial year. Additional bookings are available at a cost.
Brimbank mayor Thuy Dang said she wants people to treat the city with more respect and care.
“Illegal rubbish dumping is costing our community, causing safety and amenity concerns and at times, environmental damage – blocking storm water drains and damaging our waterways, reserves, parks and other public open spaces,” she said.
“We offer free hard rubbish collections for residents and run the Brimbank Resource Recovery Centre, which is located on Stadium Drive in Keilor, for the safe disposal of items like batteries, cardboard and electronic waste. Other items should be taken to a landfill site to be disposed of legally.”
