Cracking down on illegal dumping

Key points

• Illegal waste dumpers across Greater Geelong are being put on notice under a new state government crackdown. Greater Geelong will partner with the Illegal Waste Dumping Taskforce at sites where councils report rising unlawful dumping.
• Environment Minister Jaclyn Symes said drones and long-range cameras will be used to find dumped rubbish and identify those responsible. EPA executive director of operations Rachel Gualano said councils are being encouraged to help, adding that solutions will be tailored to each site.
• Residents who spot illegal dumping can report it to EPA Victoria.