Lake Macquarie City Council fines up to $15,000 for individuals and $30,000 for corporations for illegal dumping.
Lake Macquarie City Council is tackling illegal dumping by issuing fines of up to $15,000 for individuals and $30,000 for corporations found discarding waste on roadsides, parks, or public areas. Last year, the council recorded 1,000 incidents of illegal dumping, affecting 2,000 tonnes of waste. They encourage community members to report such incidents to the NSW Environment Protection Agency hotline and use responsible waste disposal options provided by the council.
August 08, 2024
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