Local bike riders who use tracks in the area are continually frustrated by piles of junk they are finding.
“What else can you say?" a Facebook post from Echuca-Moama Mountain Bike Club said, which was accompanied by a photo of pile of litter found in the area.
Forest Fire Management Victoria regional manager Paul Bates said illegal dumping continued to be an issue.
“Illegal rubbish dumping in state forests and on Crown land is an ongoing issue for public land managers including the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Parks Victoria and committees of management,” he said.
“Dumping rubbish on public land is costly for the community. In addition to tip fees that are paid to properly dispose of the rubbish, forest officers must spend their time cleaning up rubbish rather than undertaking other activities that benefit all forest users such as roading works and provision of domestic firewood.
“We encourage everyone to do the right thing and keep state forests and public land in Central Victoria clean for everyone to enjoy.
“Anyone with information about illegal dumping on public land is asked to call DELWP at 136 186.”
Dumping rubbish anywhere except at an authorised landfill is illegal.
Dumped rubbish causes environmental problems such as pollution of land and groundwater, it can produce odour and dust as well as possibly impacting on wildlife, encouraging vermin and the spread of weeds.
Under the Environment Protection Act 1970 it is illegal to dump rubbish on public land and carries an on-the-spot fine of $330 or up to $ 6608 if prosecuted in court.
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