Dumper caught red-handed

Gosford Council rangers caught an illegal dumper red-handed on Saturday, May 12, in Brisbane Water National Park.

rangers were patrolling along Woy Woy Rd On Saturday afternoon and noticed activity in the National Park.

Upon further inspection they found a man dumping a large amount of material from the back of a truck, including household materials and green waste.

He was fined $750 and had to clean up the rubbish he had dumped and prove it had then been disposed of at an approved facility.

Gosford Council's manager of education and compliance Mr John Parkes said that rangers had been targeting illegal dumpers over recent months.

"Rangers have been patrolling for illegal dumping in remote and low traffic locations for some time as a proactive approach on this issue.

"Illegal dumping has a severe impact on our natural environment as well as a significant cost to Council in cleaning up the mess," said Mr Parkes.

Mr Parkes added that Council was also relying on residents to assist in stopping illegal dumpers.

"We need the community to be our eyes and ears to assist our rangers in putting a stop to illegal dumping, if you see something you feel is suspicious be sure to report it to Council by calling 4325 8222," said Mr Parkes.

Council has landfill sites at both Kincumber and Woy Woy.

Media Release, 17 May 2012

Gosford Council Media