Victorians now have a new weapon in the war on waste and pollution.
Environment Protection Authority Victoria last week launched a new, streamlined mobile phone app to enable witnesses to dob in a litterbug.
Acting chief executive Katrina McKenzie said public help sending in litter reports was essential to the EPA’s efforts to prevent both land and water pollution around the state.
“We need more Victorians to become litter reporters,” Ms McKenzie said, citing a clean-up bill of $78 million every year in Victoria.
“When you see litter being thrown from a vehicle or dropped by a driver or passenger before or after getting into or out of their vehicle, you can report using this new app.
“You are still also able to report on EPA’s website, by calling 1300 EPA VIC or via mail.”
The EPA has the power to issue an infringement or fine to the owner of the registered vehicle if they are seen throwing litter out of it. Fines range from $288.72 for rubbish or an unlit cigarette to $577.44 for a lit cigarette.
The app is available on iTunes and PlayStore.
