What action can local authorities take against Illegal Dumping?
Combining the three essential elements of education, infrastructure and enforcement is crucial to achieving a reduction in illegal dumping. While each mixture will differ to meet the needs of your specific region, taking the programming steps listed below will provide you with a solid grounding for an effective illegal dumping prevention program: • Do not adopt the reactive approach of constantly removing the rubbish without taking action as this sends the message that illegal dumping is tolerated • Have a clear procedure for dealing with illegal dumping • Utilise illegal dumping barricade tape and litter alert cards when illegal dumping occurs • Communicate regularly with the community regarding illegal dumping, including successful prosecutions. The importance of this cannot be underestimated as people need constant reminders through a variety of channels • Keep good records or data of illegal dumping incidents so that you are able to measure a decrease • Use tools and signage consis
