Rockhampton Regional Council is urging residents to do what they can to help prevent illegal dumping in our Region.
Spokesperson for Waste and Recycling Councillor Shane Latcham said that a recent incident highlighted how one person's decisions can affect everyone.
"A few weeks ago we had somebody dump 50 industrial paint tins–which are classified as regulated waste–at a closed roadside bin station in Marmor," said Cr Latcham.
"It is disappointing that there are some people in our community who think the rules don't apply to them. The result was that ratepayers have had to wear the $2700 it cost to have these cans removed and disposed of properly.
"We are looking for the offender in order to issue a fine.
"I'm sure that residents in our Region can think of many ways their rates could be better spent than cleaning up someone else's dumped rubbish."
Spokesperson for Local Laws Councillor Ellen Smith said the matter is being taken seriously.
"While most people in our Region have more respect for their community than this, the bill for illegal dumping can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars a year," said Cr Smith.
"Our Local Laws Officers are committed to investigating incidents like this, and will issue serious fines to offenders.
"You can help us to stop this issue by reporting littering and illegal dumping when you see it.
