In fast-growing northern Melbourne suburbs like Wollert, residents and businesses report long stretches of roadside rubbish, including household waste and furniture, with videos showing scenes described as ‘insane.’
Victoria leads Australia with over 118,000 illegal dumping reports, costing councils like Whittlesea millions in clean-ups, while locals express heartbreak over dumping in bushland and waterways.
A state taskforce boosts enforcement and fines up to thousands of dollars, as some blame high disposal fees and others call for better education in multicultural areas.
