Dodgy skip bin hire & illegal dumping

Rising Concern: Illegal Dumping and Dodgy Skip Bin Hire in and around Melbourne

In recent times, Melbourne and its surrounding areas, including Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo, have witnessed a significant increase in illegal dumping.

We're not just talking about a few stray coffee cups and wrappers. The troubling trend is not confined to littering alone but extends to the disposal of electronics, appliances, furniture, and various other types of waste. Many households, it seems, are resorting to illicit methods to rid themselves of unwanted items, but they contribute to an environmental disaster.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calls for action

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken notice of this growing issue and is urging actions against illegal dumping. According to a recent ABC article, the EPA has observed a disturbing rise in professional litterbugs. In response, local councils have patrols in affected areas. These waste officers not just find littering lying around, but electronics, appliances, furniture, all kind of waste.

The councils issued a program to educate residents about their junk removal options. By distributing leaflets the people are advised of alternative means of getting rid of unwanted items. They further aim to identify and penalize those responsible for illegal rubbish removal. In the following article waste officers talk about their experiences and their call for action.

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Not just individuals

Unfortunately, this issue is not limited to individuals. Dodgy skip bin operators are exacerbating the problem. On social media platforms like Facebook, these operators advertise suspiciously cheap services that often result in waste being dumped illegally. The EPA found trash discarded in public spaces, national parks, and unattended rural properties, causing in the long term severe environmental damage.

Some of the illegally dumped materials include industrial waste, construction and demolition debris, furniture, and mattresses. The EPA warns, a super cheap price, well below competitor, is a red flag. Your waste might end on an illegal site.

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We are committed to Environmental Protection

We at Melbourne Rubbish Removal Service and her sisters in Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo, believe strongly in our commitment and try to reduce our impact on nature as much as we can. Specializing in recycling and donations to charities, we strive to minimize our ecological footprint. Our staff is trained to identify items that can be repurposed or recycled, turning potential waste into valuable resources.

We offer fair and competitive prices for the removal of all types of rubbish, ensuring that the process is fast, friendly, and easy for our clients. By choosing our services, you can be confident that your waste will be handled in an environmentally responsible manner. We are committed helping to fight the growing issue of illegal dumping in our communities.

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Contact Us

If you need assistance with waste removal, do not hesitate to contact us. We are dedicated to providing efficient and ethical rubbish disposal solutions. Together, we can work towards a cleaner and greener Melbourne. Below you find the corresponding office to your location:

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• Melbourne: info@melbournerubbishservice.com.au
• Geelong - info@geelongrubbishservice.com.au
• Ballarat - info@rubbishremovalballarat.com.au
• Bendigo - info@bendigorubbishremoval.com.au