Northern Beaches Council is urging witnesses or people who have information on illegally dumped waste near units at 30 Macpherson Street, Warriewood to come forward.

Council Rangers attended today at the address to find approximately five cubic metres of household waste illegally dumped at the site.

Council Chief Executive, Ray Brownlee, said illegal dumping harms the local environment and is an eyesore.

“This is thoughtless, irresponsible behaviour and Council will prosecute the offenders to the full extent of the law,” Mr Brownlee said.

“In this incident, we have a number of leads that Council investigators are following up and are confident that these offenders will be located.”

Mr Brownlee said on-the-spot fines of up to $4,000 can be imposed on illegal dumpers (Individuals) and additional clean-up orders provided for offenders to remove the dumped material.

“The Macpherson Street site is a notorious hotspot for illegal dumping and Council Rangers are taking proactive steps to monitor the area, including surveillance.

“There is no need to dump unwanted items and materials. Council offers residents two free kerbside pick-up services per year for large household items, furniture, mattresses and whitegoods.

“These can be booked at a time to suit the resident,” he said.

If you spot illegally dumped waste or if you see somebody dumping items, report it to us on the waste hotline 1300 434 434.