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Posted on Wednesday 12th of April, 2017,
With illegal dumping costing the local community over $150,000 a year, Greater Shepparton City Council, Parks Victoria and RiverConnect are calling on people to do the right thing and dispose of unwanted goods and rubbish correctly.
Illegal dumping can vary significantly from a small bag of rubbish to large household goods such as white goods, mattresses and furniture or building materials, abandoned cars, car parts and hazardous waste such as asbestos, tyres or chemical drums in isolated areas.
Visit one of Council’s three Resource Recovery Centres to drop off any camping related rubbish as well as any household items such as fridges or mattresses.
With Easter break around the corner, the Council is encouraging all campers and holiday makers to do the right thing and dispose of unwanted goods and rubbish in the right bins
Greg McKenzie Manager Environment said “Illegal dumping significantly impacts our water ways and native wildlife as well as local tourism. We encourage people to report any illegal dumping cases they see to the relevant organisation.”
“With the help of our community, we can make sure our beautiful parks and natural places are kept in great shape for everyone to enjoy.”
Instances of illegal dumping can be reported to:
For more information on Councils waste management facilities visit greatershepparton.com.au
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