Tyre dump spree costs culprit $75k

investigation. Collectively it is the largest fine ever handed down to an individual for illegal dumping on the Coast.

The council has also launched court action in relation to the offences.

The Bulletin understands the person was linked to a business but had been working as an individual.

Council lifestyle and community committee chair Hermann Vorster said the final figure was “more than a house deposit” and was a stern warning for others.

“The city has been plagued with an illegal dumping problem,” he said. “We are watching. It’s disrespectful to the city and we won’t put up with it.”

City officers had looked “forensically” at evidence and used “sophisticated surveillance techniques” and would continue to pursue more culprits, he said.

Pimpama was identified as one of the worst spots for illegal dumping on the Gold Coast, with Reedy Creek and Varsity Lakes also emerging as hot spots.

“Illegal dumping costs the city real money … we’re still spending upwards of $500,000 a year picking up after people,” Cr Vorster said.

On the Gold Coast, businesses can face fines of up to $650,000 and individuals $9000 for a single littering offence, as well as clean-up costs.