South Burnett records 26 cases of illegal littering, dumping of waste

South Burnett ratepayers have been warned of the cost to their hip pocket in the wake of a escalating littering and illegal dumping of rubbish across the region.

South Burnett ratepayers have been warned of the cost to their hip pocket in the wake of a escalating littering and illegal dumping of rubbish across the region.

Twenty six cases of illegal dumping have been reported by the South Burnett Regional Council’s Waste and recycling management team in the first three months of 2023.

A council statement on the issue warned that illegal dumping polluted the environment, significantly diminished the use, enjoyment and value of public places, and helped the spread of disease and pests that can harm wildlife, people and livestock.

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Unmanned transfer stations were targeted in nine of the illegal dumping instances, 15 at road reserves, and another two at unspecified locations.

Out of the 26 cases, 17 were cleaned up by the council, and two were pending further investigation.

“The total volume of illegal dumping is estimated to be 47,390 litres of which approximately 27,390 litres (58%) of dumping is cleaned up by council,” a council spokesperson said.

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Councillor for Division 3, Danita Potter, said that due to the additional clean-up costs and drain on resources to keep the community safe and clean, “the council and in turn, ratepayers, will continue to encounter ongoing costs”.

For further information or to report illegally dumped waste, please contact the South Burnett Council on 4189 9100 or email [e-mail].