The Waste Department has promised to clamp down on litterbugs and dumpers, with harsh fines and stricter enforcement.
Fines are the department’s answer to residents who believe not-in-my-backyard means dumping waste in any open space.
This remains a huge frustrations for officials in the department.
The department has also re-released waste removal pick-up dates for all areas of Newcastle.
For the full story, make sure to pick up a copy of this week’s Newcastle Advertiser, which hit shelves this morning (Thursday, July 13).

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