Strategic pilot plan adopted to combat illegal dumping

Isaac Regional Council has adopted a 12-month pilot plan to examine motivations for illegal dumping in the region.

Mayor Anne Baker said the plan is to deal with the root causes rather than the results of illegal dumping.

“Illegal dumping includes bags of household rubbish and garden waste as well as items such as whitegoods, furniture and abandoned cars,” she said.

“It includes commercial or larger scale deposits of construction and demolition materials, car tyres and hazardous waste. So, when you see it, stop it by calling 1300 ISAACS. Let’s keep Isaac tidy!

“Our aim is to minimise the incidence of illegal dumping in the region, drive positive long-term change in community attitudes and behaviours to prevent illegal dumping, and reduce the social, environmental, health and financial impact of illegal dumping.

“We need to reduce perceived financial benefits in illegal dumping, increase the risks of getting caught, make access to illegal dumping sites more difficult, and reduce people’s reasons for dumping illegally.

“Our strategy is to make illegal dumping less attractive by using those illegal dumping intervention mechanisms. It’s time to stop the excuses and we need everyone to spread the word.”

For more information call Council’s Customer Service Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).

Published: 21st December 2020