The Queensland Government is launching a new program empowering councils to tackle illegal dumping, crack down on offenders and keep the state clean.
The new $17.7 million Fighting Illegal Dumping Partnership Program (FIDPP) is designed to provide councils across the state with the resources needed to tackle the problem effectively.
Funding will help councils employ dedicated compliance officers, purchase surveillance equipment, compliance signage, vehicles, and other resources to enhance their capacity to investigate and prevent illegal dumping.
The program is part of the State Government’s commitment to reduce litter across Queensland.
Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said the program will give councils the tools they need to identify offenders, deter dumping, and safeguard the local places Queenslanders care about.
“Whether you live on the coast, in the regions, or out west, every Queenslander deserves clean parks and healthy waterways. This program is a major step toward delivering exactly that.”
Applications are open until 4pm on 25th February 2026.
For more information, visit: www.qld.gov.au
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