General News
19 May, 2024
Bush love: dob in a dumper call
BUSHLAND in the region is being used by some people as a dumping ground for rubbish. And the Environment Protection Authority wants people to report illegal dumps. North-west regional manager Paul Ratajczyk says anyone camping, mountain biking...
BUSHLAND in the region is being used by some people as a dumping ground for rubbish.
And the Environment Protection Authority wants people to report illegal dumps.
North-west regional manager Paul Ratajczyk says anyone camping, mountain biking, hiking or just having a barbecue in the bush could do their bit for the environment.
“Give us a prompt report and an accurate location of the dump site, and you are giving EPA a better chance of tracking down the culprit and making them pay the price,” Mr Ratajczyk said.
“Taking a photo can help, too. With these simple measures, you can make sure your favourite spot in the bush doesn’t turn into a stinking, illegal tip.”
The EPA says loads of waste dumped in the bush often include construction and demolition waste, hazardous materials like asbestos and rotting household rubbish.
The EPA is asking residents to store the EPA hotline number 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842) in their mobile phone and report any dumped rubbish they find in local bushland.