Video: Men caught dumping furniture near Melton train line

Two men have been filmed dumping furniture and car parts near a train station as authorities warn they could be slapped with fines up to $9000. Watch the video.

Shameless culprits labelled “scum” have been caught on tape dumping furniture and car parts near train tracks as the council reveals how they catch and punishing offenders.

Footage has emerged of two brazen men illegally dumping furniture out the back of a “beat up” truck beside a regional train line.

Melton resident Gav McLaughlin took to social media asking the community if anyone recognised the “scum” dumping rubbish along the train tracks or the truck they were in.

Mr McLaughlin said people frequently dumped rubbish near the train lines but it was the first time he actually witnessed it.

Footage has emerged on social media of someone carelessly dumping furniture out the back of a truck neat Melton Station. Picture: Supplied

Along with furniture, he said there were also car parts and general rubbish dumped at the scene on Sunday afternoon.

The dumping took place near Bolton St, Melton South on a track that runs adjacent to the train line.

Another resident labelled their behaviour “absolutely disgusting” and questioned why they couldn’t just take the furniture to the tip.

V/Line crews will now inspect the rail reserve at Melton South to determine if any waste needs removal and whether the dumpers can be identified.

The illegal and dangerous dumping took place west of Melton train station. Picture: Kylie Else

A V/Line spokesman said rail safety was a shared responsibility and urged witnesses to contact police when they saw trespassers and other illegal activity near train tracks.

“Dumping rubbish in the rail reserve is incredibly dangerous and poses a threat to the safe operation of trains,” the spokesman said.

Melton City Council environment and waste manager Justin Horne said illegal dumping was an ongoing issue for many councils.

“This particular site is PTV owned land, when Council becomes aware of waste dumped at non-Council land, we report it to the responsible authorities,” Mr Horne said.

Melton Council responds to about 203 illegal dumping reports each month and has deployed hi-tech mobile cameras at hot spots to identify and prosecute offenders.

Infringement notices have ranged from about $350 to over $9,000, helping Council recoup some clean-up costs.

Fines and cameras have resulted in a significant reduction in offending and related costs according to Mr Horne.

Entering rail reserves without authorisation is strictly prohibited and is a punishable offence.