Illegal dumping

Our shire is not your tip!

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.

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Did you know?

Between 1 January 2024 and June 2025, Moorabool Shire Council’s:

  • Litter Team completed 3,500 jobs – collecting litter and illegal dumping ranging from beverage containers, household garbage and furniture, tyres and more
  • 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.

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.

 

 

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