Coronavirus pandemic sees increase of rubbish dumping in Moonee Valley parks and streets

Rubbish and building material is being dumped in Moonee Valley streets and parks. It has prompted the council to partner with police in a municipal wide crackdown to catch and fine dumpers.

Incidents of illegal rubbish dumping are up in Moonee Valley.

Moonee Valley streets have become hot spots for illegal rubbish dumping.

The council has recorded an increase in reports of dumped rubbish across the municipality during the COVID-19 State Of Emergency.

This includes two incidents at A.J Davis Reserve in the past week, where building materials were dumped.

The AJ Davis Reserve is becoming a hot spot for rubbish dumping during the pandemic.

Moonee Valley chief executive Bryan Lancaster said it was disappointing to see an increase in dumped rubbish.

“It’s disappointing given we provide hard waste collection,” he said.

“As a community we need to work together to ensure our city is a clean, green, great place to live.

“Instead of dumping rubbish, contact the council and we’ll do our best to find a solution.”

Those caught dumping rubbish face fines from the council.

Rubbish dumping, like this one, is occurring across Moonee Valley.

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Mr Lancaster said park patrols had been increased and the council have been working closely with police.

The council offers two free hard rubbish collections per year for households.

An example of dumped rubbish.

The Moonee Valley transfer station remains open and regular kerbside waste collections have been continuing as normal.

To report dumped rubbish, or book a hard rubbish collection, phone [phone].

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