During the Covid-19 pandemic, Environmental Officers from the QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES) will continue to conduct field based compliance activities to businesses to ensure they are complying with environmental obligations.
DES compliance officers, QLD Police (QPS) and QLD Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) recently inspected a site allegedly operating unlawful waste activities in Willawong, QLD. It is estimated there are between 20,000-30,000 used tyres on the premises, which is also being used for a number of other alleged unlawful activities, including storage of automotive and other types of waste.
Tyre stockpiles are a serious fire hazard – unlawful used tyre stockpiles and unlawful storage of waste. Unlawful waste activities can contaminate land and nearby waterways.
DES officers continue to respond to matters like this across QLD to ensure waste management activities meet DES expectations.
DES has stated that where compliance issues are identified, DES will take strong enforcement action.
