Illegal dumping of household items is a widespread problem in NSW urban areas. Unwanted mattresses, sofas, bric-a-brac, bags of garden clippings and appliances dumped outside apartment blocks are a common sight. This makes our neighbourhoods look untidy and affects our environment and property values.
The ‘Dumping is Dumb’ education campaign, developed in partnership with the Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW) aims to reduce the incidence of illegal dumping.
City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Vic Tagg, said most people know that they shouldn’t dump household items but are unaware of the options available to them. “Through this campaign and other complimentary Council services we hope to address knowledge gaps, encourage greater responsibility for dumping, and assist in the removal and disposal of unwanted materials.”
“Dumping is illegal, with offenders facing hefty penalties of up to $1000,” the Mayor added.
Instead of dumping unwanted household material, residents can:
- put items out for collection at one of the five annual Council clean-ups
- use Council’s Second Hand Saturday service to advertise garage sales for free
- take it to the WSN facility on Wicks Rd in North Ryde.
Since July last year, over 671 illegal-dumping incidents were reported across the Ryde Council area.
For further information on unwanted household material disposal call the City of Ryde Customer Service Centre on 9952 8222.
Media contact: Lee Kirkland, City of Ryde, T 9952 8083
