March 21, 2023
South Burnett Regional Council has urged residents to report illegal dumping within the region, following 26 incidents in January alone.
Nine of these occurred at unmanned transfer stations, 15 on road reserves and the remaining two at other locations.
The total volume of items dumped was estimated to be 47,390 litres.
The statistics were shared by Cr Danita Potter at the Infrastructure, Environment and Compliance Standing Committee Meeting on March 1.
Common illegally dumped items include:
- Household rubbish and garden waste
- Household goods (such as whitegoods, TVs, mattresses and furniture), including items left on footpaths
- Building waste (construction and demolition materials)
- Tyres, chemical drums and paint tins
- Asbestos
Cr Potter said illegal dumping and abusive use of the unmanned waste facilities was an ongoing issue resulting in additional clean-up costs and a drain on resources to keep these sites safe to use for the community and staff.
“As people continue to dump their waste illegally, Council – and in turn, ratepayers – will continue to encounter ongoing costs,” Cr Potter said.
The Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 contains provisions specifically allowing members of the public to do their part by reporting littering and illegal dumping offences to Council.
Littering and illegal dumping not only pollutes the environment and is unsightly, it can also facilitate the spread of disease and pests.
To report illegally dumped waste, contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
