Fencing off some of the city’s illegal dumping hot spots is Campbelltown City Council’s latest strategy in its efforts to combat illegal dumping throughout the Local Government Area.
The installation of various forms of fencing in key isolated or bushland fringe parts of our city – often used by dumpers to dispose of anything from burnt out cars to industrial waste materials – is designed to deter would-be dumpers and prevent illegal waste ending up in our bushland and waterways.
Fences are being installed at four key locations throughout the LGA, including Menangle Reserve, Menangle; Richmond Crescent, Campbelltown; Karrabul Reserve, St Helens Park and Rose Street, Campbelltown.
The project is funded through the EPA’s Better Waste and Recycling Fund.
Mayor of Campbelltown, Cr Paul Lake, said the fencing roll-out complemented a range of other strategies targeting illegal dumping in the local area.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“Council takes illegal dumping seriously, which is why we’ve also invested in the installation of portable surveillance cameras, the purchase of an additional vehicle with a crane arm to assist with prompt removal of bulky dumped waste, and the installation of educational and enforcement signage in key areas,” Cr Lake said.[/social_quote]
“Council offers a number of waste and recycling services to households to assist with the legal disposal of waste in our community.
“If you see dumped rubbish, report it by phoning council or online via our website, and let’s work on stamping out illegal dumping together.”
On-the-spot fines for illegal dumping range from $250 to $8,000, while penalties for illegal dumping prosecutions can be in excess of $100,000 or up to $1 million, dependent upon the amount of waste and its environmental impact.
Dob in a Dumper by phoning council on 4645 4000 or report dumped rubbish online at campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/reportit
For a list of Council’s waste and recycling services, visit http://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/Yourwasteandrecycling
