It can pose a direct threat to the environment and human health. Depending on the material dumped effects can include:
- Threats to local wildlife and its habitat.
- If the dump is of a hazardous nature e.g. asbestos or toxic chemicals it can contaminate the land, waterways and groundwater.
- Waste dumped near residents contributes to an unsightly environment that looks and feels unsafe.
- Lost resources that could have been recycled or reused.
- It costs you money – your Council spends ratepayer’s money to clean up dumped sites and fixing infrastructure and natural areas impacted by it.