As we enter the holiday season, Singleton Council say they will be on high alert for people illegally waste dumping.
Illegally dumping waste is a burden on the environment and the economy, with a small minority of Singleton residents choosing to dump waste in the bush rather than use the Summerhill waste management centre.
The fines for illegally waste dumping start at $2000 and go up to $250,000 for individuals while companies can be fined a maximum of one million dollars.
Singleton Councils Acting Director of Planning and Infrastructure Mary-Anne Crawford is hopeful the intimidating fines will scare away any potential waste dumpers.
"The Regional Illegal Dumping Squad (RID), will be very active over the holiday period to ensure that if you dispose of waste illegally, you will be caught", she said.
"People should use the waste disposal facility instead, which is open every day apart from Christmas day".
Many waste materials that people dispose of illegally often contain toxic materials like asbestos and poses a health risk to the community.
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