Used condoms, cigarette butts, beer cans, half a road sign and a bong made from a milk bottle.
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That’s what greeted visitors to one of Griffith’s premier attractions – Scenic Hill – last week.
Marian College girls Gemma Clancy (16) and Laura Royal (17) had had enough.
“It was so grose. We both were quite annoyed with the amount of rubbish on the hill, as we spend most of our time up there on adventures, and to have picnics. But after being surrounded by rubbish, we decided something had to be done,” Gemma said.
The pair took matters into their own hands, literally.
They spent their Thursday afternoon picking up rubbish, filling an incredible 13 garbage bags
“We just hope that the community can see the difference when you wish to toss your rubbish in a bin, as it doesn't only affect us but the whole environment and community,” Gemma said.
The Area News had reported on this issue in January. But it seems the problem is only getting worse.
Carel Potgieter, council manager planning and environment, said “council is disappointed in the latest escalation in dumping incidents on Scenic Hill”
“Council conducted a highly successful anti-dumping campaign (RID - Rid Illegal Dumping) which involved signage, surveillance, patrolling and clean up projects which involved members of local school communities.”
“Council are monitoring Scenic Hill with electronic surveillance devices and regular patrols. Perpetrators will be heavily fined with fines that vary from $4000 up to $8000.”
Gemma suggests getting schools involved, and having children participate in clean up days.
Council say they encourage reporting of illegal dumping and littering from a vehicle via ridonline.epa.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Griffith City Council Customer Service on 02 6962 8100.
Littering from a vehicle should be reported directly via the 'Hey Tosser' campaign at and for assistance contact the Environment Line on 131 555.