Erecting signage at known dumping hotspots across the city rangers are asking nearby residents to be their ‘eyes and ears’ reporting offenders that deliberately dump household, building and business rubbish.

Mayor Paddi Creevey said that illegal dumping was a big problem in Mandurah, particularly in and around nature reserves, building sites, vacant land and in isolated areas.

“The City has a cleanup bill of around $50,000 each year,” Mayor Creevey said.

“We supply tip passes, green waste and hard waste verge collections, so there really isn’t any excuse for illegal dumping.”

As part of the Litter Lookout campaign a $50 reward may given to anyone reporting illegal dumping that results in a successful outcome, for example prosecution or payment of an infringement.

“The City of Mandurah is such a beautiful place so we encourage residents to take ownership of their surrounds and report any illegal dumping to Ranger Services.”

In December a local truck driver was fined $200 under the Litter Act 1979 for disposing of building rubble at a Madora Bay subdivision without consent.

He was also required to pay around $1000 for the removal and legal disposal of the material.

Illegal dumping can be reported to City of Mandurah Ranger Services on 9550 3630.