Wyndham City has fined two people $1,186 each after dumping household items in a community centre car park.
The items were unloaded at the side of donation bins located at Arndell Community Centre car park in Truganina, behind signs that read 'No Dumping'.
The donation bins, owned by the SCRGroup, accept clothing and textiles and small household electrical goods that are then recycled. The bins clearly state that permitted items need to be placed inside the bins and those who dump outside the bins face prosecution.
Wyndham City Mayor, Cr Mia Shaw said it was important that people followed the directions on the donation bins.
"Those wanting to recycle through the SCRGroup donation bins need to use the bins correctly or dispose of unwanted goods through another avenue, if their items are not accepted by SCRGroup or do not fit into the bins."
"We're serious about fining people who illegally dump clothes, rubbish or waste outside bins, by the side of the road or on vacant land."
"In Wyndham we have three free hard waste collection services available to all residents every financial year, the waste collection trucks come to a resident's house to pick up the items."
"Residents can also take a car boot load/ trailer load to the tip, by using their free tip voucher. Additional tip vouchers can be allocated by swapping one or more of their hard waste collection services if residents prefer. With these options, there is no excuse to dump."
