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04 Aug 2025
Education resources | Illegal dumping
The EPA's research on illegal dumping showed that most people know illegal dumping is wrong. They know it is socially unacceptable, however most people don’t think they will get caught.
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04 Aug 2023
Regional illegal dumping squads and programs
The RID program contributes to combating and preventing illegal dumping. The program supports local councils by using a regional approach to illegal dumping and coordinating proactive deterrence measures across participating member councils.
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17 Apr 2025
Free fill can cost you
The EPA is continuing its community awareness campaign prompting residents to check the fill they intend to use is clean before they accept it.
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15 May 2024
Illegal dumping laws and penalties
What is illegal dumping under the law? What are the penalties for those who are caught?
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24 Oct 2023
Please take responsibility for your donations
Illegally dumped, damaged and poor conditioned donations are significant issues for NSW charities, costing them millions of dollars a year for clean-up and disposal and detracting from their core works.