Efforts to curb illegal dumping in Melton are set to intensify, with new support available to help clean up parks, reserves and other public land impacted by dumped waste.
Applications have opened for the illegal dumping clean-up rebate program, designed to assist councils and public land managers with the ongoing challenge of removing illegally dumped waste.
Under the program, eligible public land managers, including councils and Crown land Committees of Management, can receive support to clean up priority waste in cases where those responsible cannot be identified or where recovering costs is not feasible.
Surveillance and enforcement activity will also be ramped up in a bid to target known dumping hotspots, with the EPA leading efforts to identify offenders and hold them to account.
Melton MP Steve McGhie said the initiative would support efforts to keep Melton clean, healthy and safe.
Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos said the program would help public land managers deal with the costly impacts of illegal dumping and keep local areas clean.
“Too often councils and public land managers are left with a costly mess to clean up from the actions of wrong- doers – this rebate scheme provides support to help cover these costs and keep our suburbs and towns clean,” he said.
Residents are encouraged to report illegal dumping to the EPA on 1300 372 842
