A Gold Coast man has received a penalty of more than $6000 after pleading guilty to two offences related to transporting and illegally dumping waste from a retail tyre business.
The prosecution demonstrates the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation's (DETSI) commitment to holding offenders to account.
A magistrate described the offending as brazen and said the offender demonstrated disregard for the law, the environment and the Gold Coast community.
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was ordered to pay $6,736 after he pleaded guilty to illegally dumping waste and conducting a regulated waste transport activity without the required environmental authority in Southport Magistrates Court on October 16.
He ran a retail tyre business and initially denied responsibility for the dumped tyres.
Police found him parked near bushland in Pimpama early on 1 April 2024 where about 65 tyres were illegally dumped.
The vehicle had false number plates and police found another 40 tyres inside the vehicle.
A DETSI spokesperson said the prosecution highlighted the Department's commitment to identifying and responding to environmental offences.
"Discarded tyres can release harmful chemicals into soil and waterways, causing long-term damage to ecosystems and wildlife. Waste tyres must be managed appropriately and lawfully, including using licensed regulated waste transporters and recycling facilities," they said.
"Everyone can play a part protecting our environment and report suspicious behaviour to our 24/7 Pollution Hotline on 1300 130 372 or reporting suspicious activity: Litter and Illegal Dumping Online Reporting System."
No conviction was recorded.
