Dish the dirt on illegal dumpers in Gympie

Council is seeking community assistance to help identify those responsible for a recent offence in Tuchekoi.

A large volume of waste was left by the roadside near the intersection of Old Bruce Highway and Kenilworth Skyring Creek Road. Due to the quantity and contents of the materials left, it is suggested that the load was illegally dumped by a business or contractor undertaking work.

If anyone has any information relating to this specific dump site, they are encouraged to contact Council immediately. Council welcomes any information that can assist in holding those responsible for this illegal dumping accountable.

Residents can submit information at compliance@gympie.qld.gov.au or by calling 1300 307 800.

Gympie Regional Council Divisional 8 Councillor, Gordon Maudsley, reminded residents of their options for waste disposal and the financial implications illegal dumping has on all Gympie ratepayers.

“We’re proud of our community and want to ensure it is safe and clean, which is why we take illegal dumping very seriously,” Cr Maudsley said.

“Individuals and businesses caught dumping need to be held accountable, and we’re encouraging the community to report these instances to Council for investigation. With the $15 million allocated each year, waste disposal is a huge cost to Council and it’s not fair for average ratepayers to have to pick up the costs for those who choose to do the wrong thing.

“We have many ways and places to dispose of rubbish, take your rubbish to one of our waste management facilities or put it in the bin. Please don’t dump in our parks, forests or roadsides”.

For those who may have information relating to any other instances of illegal dumping, they are able to submit photos/videos via Council’s website, here: www.bit.ly/dumpingevidence

When recording evidence, it’s important to note the vehicle registration of vehicles involved, along with any information regarding the driver.

Gympie Regional Council has long been fighting to uphold its zero-tolerance stance on illegal dumping in the region.

Illegal dumping is a growing issue in the region with 75 illegal dumping complaints received by Council and over 78,000 litres of illegal waste recorded so far this year.

Incorrect disposal of waste and hazardous materials not only impacts the natural beauty of the region but also poses significant threats to the health and wellbeing of our community, environment and wildlife.