Fury as hundreds of tyres dumped at Staplyton Jacobs Well Road in Norwell
Illegal dumpers have been warned they face being hit with enormous fines after hundreds of tyres were dumped by the side of a Gold Coast road.
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Hundreds of tyres have been dumped on the side of a northern Gold Coast road in an act slammed by Mayor Tom Tate as “disgusting” and “disgraceful”.
The tyres were dumped last Thursday on the side of Staplyton Jacobs Well Road in Norwell.
“This is a disgraceful act at the best of times – but considering what our City has been dealing with over the past three weeks – it’s just disgusting,” Mayor Tate said.
“Our City officers and volunteers have been working tirelessly in tough and hot conditions to clean up after the storm. Acts like this just adds to their already mammoth workload.
“Illegal dumpers are warned – this is not something we take lightly, and you will be fined.”
Individuals found responsible for illegal dumping can be fined up to $3096, while businesses can be penalised up to $11,610.
Mayor Tate warned that illegally dumped tyres were a significant fire risk and a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
He urged anyone with information about the illegal dumping to contact council.
“The City places mobile cameras in areas across the Gold Coast to deter and catch those who illegally dump,” Mayor Tate said.
“We urge anyone who sees anyone illegally dumping waste anywhere in the city to report it via the City app or the website.”
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