Photos reveal illegally dumped rubbish hot spots in Casey
The footpaths beneath charity bins and the streets of an empty industrial precinct have become dumping grounds in Cranbourne and Hampton Park, despite transfer stations remaining open. These photos reveal just how bad things are.
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People living in Casey say they are fed up with rubbish being dumped illegally and charity bins left to overflow.
Mattresses, an old stove and piles of fences were some of the items found strewn at a vacant industrial land site along Futures Rd in Cranbourne West.
The Leader also found several charity bins overflowing with mounds of rubbish dumped in front of them near Chemist Warehouse in Hampton Park.
Renee, surname withheld, said she was “disgusted” with people who continued to dump rubbish illegally on Futures Rd.
“People are just so lazy. I’m so fed up with this and it’s been going on for almost two years now,” she said.
“I’ve called the council several times but nothing is happening.”
Renee said she had spotted mattresses, building supplies, food, couches and even cars.
“The problem is out of control. People need to understand how dangerous this is and do the right thing.
“It’s been more out of control lately because of what’s happening, it’s no excuse though – it’s disgusting.”
Nicole Miles said she had noticed a spike in charity bins overflowing in areas including Hampton Park and Narre Warren South.
“There’s bins overflowing near the Narre Warren South IGA off Amberley Park Drive – they have become dumping grounds as op shops are shut,” Ms Miles said.
“It’s sad what’s happening but charities should also monitor their bins and pick up stuff regularly.”
Figures reveal it’s costing charities around the country $18 million a year ($3.5 million in Victoria) to remove dumped items.
National Association of Charitable Recycling Organisations chief executive Omer Soker has urged all people looking to donate to not leave goods outside, and to look up a nearby location if their local op shop was forced to close.
“Don’t dump goods at the bins or out the front of the shops … it won’t help anyone and the donation will just be ruined in the elements,” he said.
In January, it was revealed ratepayers across Victoria complained to councils 31,390 times about illegally dumped rubbish in their neighbourhoods.
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The reports were made via the Snap Send Solve app – which allows people to directly send a photo of an issue to the responsible council or authority – and latest data shows rubbish, graffiti and parking were the biggest frustrations in Victorian suburbs last year.
Casey Council’s recycle centres and transfer stations including Hampton Park Transfer Station, Future Recycling Transfer Station, Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre, Lysterfield Transfer Station and Smart Recycling are still open and considered essential services.
Casey Council has been contacted for comment.