Illegal dumping

1. Overview

Our shire is not your tip!

Report illegal dumping here

Our data shows that 76% of illegally dumped commercial waste can be traced to an offender outside the Moorabool Shire. This means residents and businesses from neighbouring local government areas treating our shire like a landfill!

Illegal dumping comes at a significant cost to our community. Not only does it look unsightly, but it impacts local wildlife and ecosystems.

2. Did you know?

Between 1 January 2024 and June 2025:

• Council's Litter Team completed 3,500 jobs – collecting litter and illegal dumping ranging from beverage containers, household garbage and furniture, tyres and more
• Our Community Safety Team issued infringements to the value of $247,000 – catching offenders dumping on our surveillance cameras or utilising evidence found in the dumped waste
• Expenditure on illegal dumping collection contractors for materials such as soil, building waste, commercial loads of tyres and asbestos exceeded $300,000.

Council is actively addressing the issue of illegal dumping with increased patrols, surveillance cameras and a rapid clean up response.

3. What can you do?

• Report illegal dumping here
  Offenders can face fines ranging from $395 to $9,880 depending on the severity of the offence.
• Take your waste to the right place
  Moorabool Shire has three transfer stations accepting a range of materials. Recyclables, e-waste, motor oil, batteries and more are free to drop off. Check out our transfer stations page.
• Doing a clean-up around your house or garage?
  Have a look at our comprehensive A-Z waste and recycling index - it will help you make the best decision when clearing out common household items.

4. Illegal Dumping Summit

Find out more about the summit, which was held in the shire in late 2025.