For the second time in just over a month, Hobsons Bay council has been forced to remove illegally dumped rubbish from the same sport in Altona North.
Mattrasses, furniture, clothing and linen were among the items found strewn across the Princes Highway Service Road on the southern side of the Geelong Road overpass on Sunday 18 January.
The Altona North resident who found the rubbish contacted council, as well as notifying the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA), on the same day.
Hobsons Bay council confirmed the rubbish was removed on Thursday 22 January.
On December 9 last year, the same resident found illegal waste dumped in the exact same spot, though on this occasion, hazardous materials such as paint tins were also included.
After authorities were notified, the rubbish was removed.
A spokesperson for Hobsons Bay council thanked the resident for reporting the cases and reminded residents that there was no need to dispose of waste illegally.
“Council supports the community by providing options to safely and cheaply dispose of large items of rubbish, including: an annual free collection of hard waste; regular free drop-off days and additional hard waste collections at a low price,” the spokesperson said.
An EPA spokesperson said an an illegal dumping taskforce had recently been established and that those caught would be punished.
“Illegal dumping is an offence that can carry major financial penalties where EPA or other authorities can identify those responsible,” the spokesperson said.
Those with information about illegal dumping are urged to contact EPA on 1300 372 842 or email: contact@epa.vic.gov.au
