COMMUNITY NEWS - Crack down on illegal dumping

The Crisafulli Government is launching a new program empowering councils to tackle illegal dumping, crack down on offenders and keep Queensland clean.  

The new $17.7 million Fighting Illegal Dumping Partnership Program (FIDPP) is designed to provide councils across the state with the resources needed to tackle illegal dumping effectively.  

Funding will help councils employ dedicated illegal dumping compliance officers, purchase surveillance equipment, compliance signage, vehicles, and other resources to enhance their capacity to investigate and prevent illegal dumping.  

Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said, “Queensland is blessed with some of the most extraordinary natural landscapes anywhere in the world, and we all have a responsibility to protect it from the harm caused by litter and illegal dumping.

“Whether you live on the coast, in the regions, or out west, every Queenslander deserves clean parks and healthy waterways. This program is a major step toward delivering exactly that.” 

Further information including grant program guidelines and access to the application form can be found at: qld.gov.au/environment/waste-reduction-recycling/litter-illegal-dumping/grants-funding. Applications are open until 4pm on February 25.