Noosa Council has formally applied for the Queensland Government’s Fighting Illegal Dumping Partnership Program (FIDPP), a state initiative designed to strengthen local enforcement and prevention of illegal dumping.
Illegal dumping remains a significant issue for communities across Queensland, costing councils millions of dollars each year in clean-up efforts and posing risks to both urban and natural environments.
The FIDPP aims to provide councils with the resources to respond effectively, including funding to employ dedicated Illegal Dumping Compliance Officers, purchase essential equipment, and conduct targeted patrols in high-risk areas.
The program builds on the success of the earlier Local Government Illegal Dumping Partnerships Program (LGIDPP), which began in 2020.
Under the previous program, councils across the state investigated over 42,000 cases, issued more than 2,500 fines worth $4.5 million, and removed more than 80 million litres of illegally dumped waste, the equivalent of 333,000 wheelie bins, from the environment.
Noosa Council, which participated in the earlier program, is eligible under Round 1A of the FIDPP to apply for funding to employ a full-time compliance officer for three years at $90,000 per annum.
Councils may also apply for up to $25,000 in additional funding to conduct night-time patrols in hotspot areas, covering costs such as surveillance equipment, overtime, and personal safety gear.
The funding will allow Noosa Council to strengthen monitoring, improve reporting of illegal dumping incidents, and enhance community engagement to prevent future offences.
The council will also be able to gather detailed data on dumping incidents, helping to shape long-term strategies for waste management and enforcement in the region.
Council is required to submit a comprehensive application detailing staffing arrangements, budgets, project activities, and evidence of illegal dumping in the area. If approved, the program will run until 30 June 2029, with progress reporting required at least every six months to the Queensland Government.
Residents are encouraged to continue reporting illegal dumping, which helps council enforcement teams identify problem areas and act quickly. The FIDPP represents an important step forward in protecting Noosa’s natural environment, preserving community spaces, and reducing the cost and impact of waste crime across the region.
For more information about the program, visit the Queensland Government’s environmental grants page or contact the grants administration team.
