A Dapto man has been fined $30,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for allegedly dumping asbestos in bushland off Mt Keira Rd, near Wollongong, and failing to follow legal directions to clean it up.
On 13 December 2025, a truck depicting "Pro Skip Bin Hire" allegedly dumped approximately ten tonnes of building waste, including asbestos, at the known illegal dumping hotspot. The business is registered to Mr Engin Celik.
Following an investigation, on 23 December, the EPA issued a clean-up notice to Mr Celik requiring that the material be taken to a lawful waste facility by the end of the year.
NSW EPA Director, Dr Katelyn Edge, said the clean-up notice is yet to be complied with.
"Illegal dumping of any kind is unacceptable – especially when it involves asbestos," Dr Edge said.
"People can come up with whatever creative excuses they want; we will pursue illegal dumpers to protect the community and the environment.
"We won't stand for people dumping hazardous waste in our beautiful bushland.
"Let this be a reminder to the community that when we issue a clean-up notice requiring waste to be removed, there will be consequences if the waste isn't cleaned up.
"We encourage the community to report any pollution, including illegal dumping, to our 24/7 Environment Line at
