Operation: Don’t Be A Dumper enters its next phase: Crimson Camera
The fight against illegal dumping in the Alice Springs is stepping up a gear. Operation: Don’t Be A Dumper (DBAD) is moving into its next phase, following the strategic direction set out in Output 5 (Prevention and Deterrence).
Code-named Crimson Camera, this next stage of DBAD will see an intensive camera surveillance blitz rolled out across dumping hotspots identified in the Output 2 mapping PDF (5.6 MB), along with any problem areas as they develop. These camera traps are designed to catch offenders in the act, strengthen evidence gathering, and send a strong message: the chances of dumpers getting caught red-handed have never been higher.
Illegal dumping is a crime with serious consequences. Offenders face substantial fines and, in severe cases, prison sentences of up to five years.
Crimson Camera aims to help deter would-be illegal dumpers through a mix of rapid enforcement and public awareness. This blitz reinforces the DBAD campaign’s commitment to protecting our environment.
Don’t get snapped by the Crimson Camera!
For more information about DBAD, visit the NT EPA website.
If you have witnessed illegal dumping and wish to report it for investigation, please visit the NT EPA 'Report Pollution' webpage.
