Six offenders have been charged with illegal rubbish dumping in the Mitchell Shire.
The charges follow an investigation led by Mitchell Shire Council (MSC), after reports from residents of suspicious activity in the last fortnight alerted them to the incidents.
Eight fines exceeding $1000 each were issued to the perpetrators, who were additionally ordered to clean up the waste within seven days and warned that failure to comply could result in Magistrates’ Court proceedings.
MSC Chief Executive Brett Luxford applauded the community’s dedication to protecting the environment.
“Our residents’ dedication to keeping Mitchell Shire clean is making a real difference,” he said.
“By reporting suspicious activity, our community is playing a crucial role in protecting our environment and public spaces.
“We thank community members for remaining vigilant and reporting illegal dumping. These reports have helped us investigate and fine offenders, keeping our community cleaner and safer.”
To support responsible waste disposal, MSC offers convenient options at Resource Recovery Centres in Broadford, Pyalong, Seymour, and Wallan.
Free drop-off items include car batteries, e-waste (such as TVs, computers, and toasters), cardboard, gas bottles (up to 9kg), fluorescent globes, and metals/steel. Paid disposal items include broken appliances, mattresses, couches, motor oil, tyres, clean concrete and bricks, fridges, and freezers.
Council also provides resource recovery centre vouchers on an annual basis with the first rates notice of each year. Vouchers can be scanned up to five times, with each scan worth up to $40.
Mr Luxford encouraged residents to continue reporting suspicious activity.
“If you see illegal dumping or suspicious activity, please notify council,” he said.
“Together, we can create a cleaner Mitchell Shire.”
To report illegal dumping, visit www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au/council/reportit or the My Mitchell app.
