Tag: illegal dumping

Heaton Street’s unsavoury makeover

News Jessica Monteiro - March 27, 2026

Illegal dumping sites like Jesmond’s Heaton Street have become a frequent problem in the area... but residents can make a difference.

Illegal dumping costing ratepayers thousands

News Rebecca Riddle - August 14, 2024

Illegal dumping is costing more than just time and effort, with council having to on-send the costs of cleaning public areas to residents.

Crews remove 100 tonnes of dumped rubbish from bushland

News Rebecca Riddle - May 25, 2024

More than 100,000kg of dumped rubbish has been removed from bushland in the Hunter region, at a cost of more than $120,000.

New measures implemented to combat illegal dumping in suburban hot spot

Community Rod Thompson - October 1, 2023

Residents are being warned Maitland City Council will no longer tolerate illegal dumping at a prominent suburban “hot spot”.

Oyster Cove illegal dumping offender fined $100,000

News Rod Thompson - August 25, 2023

A Port Stephens LGA-based asbestos removal business is out of pocket to the tune of $100,000 after being found guilty of illegal dumping.

Cessnock council counts cost of illegal dumping

News Rod Thompson - March 23, 2022

The removal of 18.54 tonnes of waste, 52 tyres and several abandoned vehicles has come with a hefty price tag for Cessnock City Council.

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