Fines issued for illegal dumping at Armidale site

Armidale Regional Council has taken action to fine a number of people for illegal dumping, following an investigation into rubbish left at a Dale Crescent property.

Penalty Infringement Notices have been issued to people believed to have illegally disposed of waste, amid community concerns about increasing levels of rubbish at the vacant site.

“It is an important time to remind the community that the dumping of waste within bushland is a serious offence,” Armidale Regional Council Mayor Simon Murray said.

“It can have a number of impacts on people and the environment and offenders can receive spot fines of up to $8,000.

“This incident is a heads-up to people that Council is very conscious of how illegal dumping impacts on our community and we will follow up so appropriate action is taken against offenders.”

Cr Murray said Council would continue to monitor and investigate illegal dumping within the area.

Council has contacted NSW Crown Lands to look at long-term solutions for the management of the site, which is owned by Land and Housing Corporation Family Community Services.

“Between Council’s kerbside waste collection and recycling services, there is plenty of opportunity for residents to conveniently dispose of their domestic waste,” he said.

“Council also offers free disposal of electrical items and many recyclable materials at its Armidale and Guyra Waste Management Facilities, as well as the waste transfer stations in a number of centres.”

Published on 15 Oct 2018