Two men will receive an infringement notice for $2,200 each after they allegedly illegally dumped a significant amount of rubbish in a stream side reserve at Geeveston recently.
The 39-year-old and 66-year-old men from Geeveston allegedly dumped more than two cubic metres of rubbish in the state reserve forest area.
"Police are continuing to investigate further reports of illegal rubbish dumping within the Geeveston area," said Sergeant Simon Ward from Huonville Police.
"Illegal rubbish dumping will not be tolerated, and I ask anyone with information into the matters to contact Huonville Police on 131 444 or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000"
Stephen Rymer, Assistant General Manager Operations, Sustainable Timber Tasmania said, "This is a strong demonstration that illegal rubbish dumping on Permanent Timber Production Zone land is a serious offence and offenders will be prosecuted."
"Illegal dumping of rubbish is a major concern for Sustainable Timber Tasmania, costing tens of thousands of dollars each year in time, resources, and clean up and has significant environmental, economic, and safety impacts."
Littering can be reported to the Environmental Protection Authority via epa.gov.au or by calling 1300 135 513.
