Queenslanders rally against rubbish dumpers
- Public reports of littering and illegal dumping spikes by 26 per cent.
- New Litter and Illegal Dumping Online Reporting System makes reporting rubbish easier than ever.
- The Crisafulli Government demonstrates continued commitment to reducing rubbish and boosting recycling in Queensland.
The Crisafulli Government has launched a new crackdown on illegal dumping across Queensland, and are calling on residents to use the new Litter and Illegal Dumping Online Reporting System (LIDORS) to report concerning activity.
The LIDORS has been upgraded to feature a user-friendly and modern interface and follows a 26 per cent increase in reports of illegal dumping across Queensland in the last half of 2024.
The new online reporting system forms part of a range of new initiatives to drive positive change in littering and illegal dumping behaviours, while cleaning up Labor's legacy of shambolic waste management.
Waste sent to landfill increased under the former Labor Government - growing from 1.7 million tonnes in 2015 to nearly 2 million tonnes today – while recycling rates have gone backwards.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan to see less waste going to landfill, with public consultation on the new Queensland Waste Strategy – Less Landfill, More Recycling – recently opened.
The strategy will focus on new recycling and manufacturing opportunities to reduce landfill and drive down costs for Queenslanders.
Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said that Labor's waste failure is not only sending more waste to landfill than ever before but has now caused a 26 per cent spike in illegal dumping reports.
"Our Government is focused on giving Queenslanders a better lifestyle and we know how harmful litter is to the natural environment," Minister Powell said.
"We're seeing literal mountains of rubbish being dumped in nature reserves and roadsides, it's simply not good enough.
"We want to make it easier to report illegal dumping so we can clean this up as soon as practicably possible.
Member for Townsville Adam Baillie said dumping is not just environmentally harmful, it is also illegal.
"Fines for littering start at around $322 and can be more than $12,000 if you're caught dumping large amounts of waste," Mr Baillie said.
"If your matter ends up in court, expect to pay much more than that.
"It's important we make it as easy as possible for people to report illegal dumping, because the sooner we know about it, the faster we can respond and limit the impact on the environment."
Member for Mundingburra Janelle Poole said it's time to clean up Queensland's act.
"We are dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment by reducing waste to landfill and boosting recycling efforts," Ms Poole said.
"Public consultation for our new Queensland Waste Strategy – Less Landfill, More Recycling – is currently open to have your say on the future of the Queensland waste industry."
Members of the public are encouraged to report littering and illegal dumping to their local councils or via the online reporting tool: Report it | Environment, land and water | Queensland Government
To have your say on the new Queensland Waste Strategy, follow the link and make a submission by 26 June.
