What illegal dumping is costing our community
Did you know illegal dumping of rubbish has been steadily increasing in Kaikōura?
In the last 3 years Council has dealt with 17 recorded cases of illegal dumping. It’s costing ratepayers around $10,000 a year to clean up. Dumped items have included fridges, tyres, general rubbish, animal carcasses and human waste.
Illegal dumping has damaged our environment and spoiled parts of this precious place for everyone.
Help us stop dodgy dumping by:
- Talking to your friends, colleagues, whanau and neighbours about this – spread the word that illegal dumping is not acceptable and costs our environment and our ratepayers.
- Tell Council about any waste you see – call, email or Facebook message us or fill out the easy online form (https://www.kaikoura.govt.nz/contact-us/)
If we get the information we need, we can fine people who dump waste up to $400 per offence, helping make sure that those who pollute our environment pay the cost of sorting it out.
It is important to note that Council does not remove dumped rubbish on private property, this is the land owners’ responsibility.
