With a few taps of your phone, it is now easier than ever to arrange someone to take your unwanted household items to the tip for you. Have ever thought of the risks?
In an increasingly common situation investigated by Cardinia Shire Council, a resident paid a man to take their old couch to the tip. This simple arrangement went sour for the resident when the man collected the couch from them, drove away and then dumped it on the side of a council-owned road.
Luckily, with the help of this resident and the developer of the estate, using footage of this man’s vehicle, the Council was able to hold this man responsible.
The man was given 14 days to clean up and legally dispose of the couch. He was also issued with a $1154 fine.
This is a great reminder when booking a business or person to take your items to the tip to:
– Note the vehicle’s number plate
– Ask for proof of disposal such as a photo or a tip receipt.
– Be mindful that if the cost sounds too good to be true..it probably is!
If you see dumped rubbish on council-owned land including Council parks and reserves, nature strips and local roads, please report it to Cardinia Shire Council.
Reporting dumped rubbish is a vital way to help keep our shire cleaner, safer and healthier!
It helps the Council investigate these cases to educate and hold responsible for the minority of people doing the wrong thing.
For more info on dumped rubbish and how to report it, go to cardinia.vic.gov.au/dumpedrubbish
Each household in Cardinia Shire has access to two free hard waste collections per year. For more info and to book, go to cardinia.vic.gov.au/hardwaste
To have your say on the future of Council’s waste services including dumped rubbish, go to cardinia.vic.gov.au/waste-consultation
