A Mayfield man has been charged following an illegal dumping incident in Hillwood.
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The 36-year-old man was pulled over by George Town police on May 15 after reports of a vehicle being used to dump car parts and furniture at a bus stop.
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It is alleged the driver quickly left the area when witnesses approached the vehicle, spilling items along the East Tamar Highway as it drove away.
A Tasmania Police spokesperson said that once the driver was caught, police identified an unsecured load and several defects on the vehicle.
It was also being operated in contravention of an existing vehicle defect notice, police say.
The man is due to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on June 22.
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The police spokesperson said littering and illegal dumping damages the environment and detracts from the natural beauty of Tasmania.
Incidents of littering can be reported to the Environmental Protection Authority via epa.gov.au or by calling 1300135513.
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Daina Oliver
Daina Oliver is digital journalist based in Launceston. She was previously a local government reporter at The Daily Advertiser and The Wimmera Mail-Times after joining ACM in 2017. She is originally from Whyalla, South Australia, and graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2016 with a Bachelor of Media with a specialisation in journalism. Got stories? Get in touch. daina.oliver@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Daina Oliver is digital journalist based in Launceston. She was previously a local government reporter at The Daily Advertiser and The Wimmera Mail-Times after joining ACM in 2017. She is originally from Whyalla, South Australia, and graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2016 with a Bachelor of Media with a specialisation in journalism. Got stories? Get in touch. daina.oliver@austcommunitymedia.com.au
