Taking action to tackle illegal dumping

Published on 25 March 2025

The City of Whittlesea has established a new waste taskforce in response to the ongoing problem of managing illegally dumped rubbish.

The taskforce brings together key teams across Council to focus on three main goals: educating the community on the best options to dispose of waste, holding offenders publicly accountable and reducing the cost of clean-ups.

At the Council Meeting on Tuesday 18 March, Council also resolved to advocate to the State Government to reinvest the Landfill Levy paid by Council to help cover the increased costs associated with illegal dumping.

The community is encouraged to continue to report illegally dumped rubbish and any identifying information, such as number plates or CCTV, through Snap Send Solve.

Residents in the City of Whittlesea, including renters, have access to a range of local free and discounted waste disposal options. These include two free hard rubbish collections, a discounted general waste voucher, four free green waste vouchers, four free timber waste vouchers, two free brick and rubble vouchers, free drop off for e-waste and free recycling stations for batteries, medicine packs and more.

A handy guide of waste disposal options is also available on Council’s website to help residents easily find out the best option for their waste – often it’s local and free.

Visit A-Z guide to waste and recycling.

Quote attributable to City of Whittlesea Mayor, Councillor Aidan McLindon:

“We all know we have been dealing with an increase in dumped rubbish around our neighbourhoods. Council has decided to take strong action and invest in prevention, support for our community and continuing to enforce the law. We are also advocating to the State Government to reinvest the Landfill Levy to help reduce the cost to our community of this ongoing problem.”

“Through our new dedicated taskforce, we will improve how we support our community, so they know how to get their waste to the right place. We will also name offenders to make sure anyone out there thinking of dumping knows we are serious about keeping our streets and neighbourhoods beautiful and safe for all.”