Illegal Dumping

The improper disposal of waste and hazardous materials not only impacts the natural beauty of our region but also poses significant threats to the health and well-being of our community, environment, and wildlife.

We have many ways and places to dispose of rubbish in the Gympie region. Please help keep the region looking its best by taking your rubbish to a waste management facility or putting it in your bin.

Council takes illegal dumping very seriously and has signage and CCTV at known hotspots around the region. If you see rubbish or notice someone dumping rubbish, please report it to council.

It’s not worth it

Council runs a comprehensive illegal dumping program. Offenders involved in illegal dumping activities are liable to receive a fine.

  • Individuals – 16 penalty units ($2,580.80)
  • Businesses – 20 penalty units ($3,226.00)

What is illegal Dumping? 

Illegal dumping is the unlawful disposal of any type of waste material that is 200 litres or more in volume (about the volume of a wheelie bin). Illegal dumping can occur in a number of places including bushland, parks, roadsides, on the kirbside, on private property, and outside charity shops. It is also an offence to place unwanted items on your footpath to give away.

Common illegally dumped items include:

  • Household rubbish
  • Garden waste
  • Household goods (such as whitegoods, TVs, mattresses and furniture)
  • Building waste (construction and demolition materials)
  • Tyres
  • Chemical drums and paint tins
  • Asbestos

Report Illegal Dumping

Call – 1300 307 800
Email – council@gympie.qld.gov.au
Directly upload your evidence of an illegal dump site:

Report illegal dumping here

State Pollution hotline – 1300 130 372

    • Location of the material.
    • What the material is made up of.
    • When the dumping/littering happened (time and date if known).
    • Who dumped the material (if known).
    • Vehicle details (if a vehicle and details known).
    • Photographs of the materials (time and date stamped if possible).
    • Any other relevant details.
    • Whether you'd like us to contact you about the matter or not.
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