The Schrinner Council is cleaning up after illegal dumpers, with a new approach and a surge in community reporting helping to target offenders across the city.
More than 836 illegal dumping complaints have already been recorded this year, with Moorooka, Sunnybank Hills and New Farm among the worst-affected suburbs.
As part of the crackdown, 853 infringement and warning notices have so far been issued this year.
Following the introduction of additional cameras and new equipment, there has been a whopping 235 per cent increase in the number of offenders identified and illegal dumping requests are being responded to 350 per cent faster.
The Schrinner Council has also boosted operational capacity by introducing a new dedicated illegal dumping collection truck, slashing the average response time from 18 days in 2025 to just four days in March this year.
Over the past 12 months, an additional 25 covert cameras have been added to the city’s surveillance network, with more than 200 cameras now operating across known dumping hotspots and high-risk locations.
The Schrinner Council is also increasing community awareness, installing up to 125 additional illegal dumping signs across Brisbane this year, including multilingual signage in Arabic, simplified and traditional Chinese, Hindi and Vietnamese.
Together, these enforcement measures have resulted in more than $525,000 in fines this year, with funds reinvested back into litter management programs that help make Brisbane even better.
Illegal dumping can include household rubbish, green waste, construction material or toxic substances, which can contaminate waterways, damage bushland and create serious public health risks.
Residents looking to dispose of large items are encouraged to take advantage of free kerbside collection days, weekly and fortnightly bin collections, dedicated hazardous waste drop off days and free waste vouchers.
To report illegal dumping, call the Council contact centre on 3403 8888 or visit the website.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
“While most people do the right thing, there are some people in our city who sadly think they can put their old mattress to bed on the roadside, leave a lounge where it doesn’t belong or give a fridge the cold shoulder.
“People who dump rubbish in our suburbs are trashing the very lifestyle Brisbane residents value and it won’t be tolerated, with our cameras helping to catch them in the act.
“Illegal dumping costs around half a million dollars to clean up every year. That’s money we’d much rather invest into parks, footpaths and road upgrades for our community.
“We’ve boosted surveillance, upgraded our equipment, increased enforcement and amplified community awareness right across Brisbane to keep our suburbs clean and safe.
“Every report helps us track down dumping hotspots, gather evidence and hold offenders accountable.”
