A crackdown on illegal rubbish dumping in Wyndham has begun to pay dividends.
Wyndham council collected a total of 2,202 tonnes of litter and dumped rubbish
across the municipality from January to March, a 38 per cent decrease on the previous quarter.
The decrease coincided with the introduction of measures such as greater enforcement, increased use of CCTV in hot spot locations, and a fleet of rapid response rubbish removal vehicles.
Our rapid response units were launched late last year and aim to keep our streets and open spaces tidy,” said Wyndham mayor Jennie Barrera.
“The trucks work in zones across Wyndham to ensure we prioritise the removal of
dumped rubbish and clean up litter hot spots.”
Despite the overall improvement, Cr Barrera said the fight against illegal rubbish dumping was far from over.
“We have noticed an increase in litter dumping in February, which remains
a concern,” she said.
“We have noticed a higher level of large-scale commercial dumping during this
period, and we are committed to working with residents and our partners to stamp
out this behaviour.”
Cr Barrera said combating illegal waste and litter wasn’t just about keeping Wyndham clean and tidy.
“Illegally dumped rubbish costs Council millions of dollars each year – an unfair
burden on all ratepayers.There’s no reason for residents to dump rubbish illegally when Council has a hard waste service and recycling facilities and a refuse disposal facility. We are committed to our Keep Wyndham Clean campaign and aim to put a stop incidences of littering and dumping.”
To report illegal dumping visit: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/submit-customer-service-
request
