Council community general manager Keith Oberin said there was one significant issue with the camping boom council was attempting to tackle.
“While it’s fantastic to see people enjoying the Campaspe Shire as their summer playground, any rubbish they leave behind is unwelcome,” Mr Oberin said.
“To try and avoid litter scattered through the bush, council contractors will be deploying three extra skip bins for campers’ waste at high-visitation sites.”
The additional skips will be at the Echuca East Boat Ramp, Torrumbarry Roadhouse and Gunbower Recreation Reserve from Friday, December 17, until the end of January.
According to the council, the skip bins will be emptied regularly and closely monitored for any misuse.
Mr Oberin said the skips should not be used for residential waste.
“The whole purpose of putting out extra bins is to decrease irresponsible campers’ waste that will otherwise end up in the river, in the bush and in farmland,” he said.
“Every time someone dishonestly deposits their own residential waste into one of these skips, the more likely it is that campers’ waste will end up left in our backyard.
“Litter not only degrades the environment, but can cause serious problems for wildlife.”
Locals and visitors can also access the council’s resource recovery centres to dispose of various waste, with information on the council’s website.
To report dumped rubbish in bushland, phone Parks Victoria on 131 963.
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