Addressing Rubbish in Townsville
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Background
Illegal dumping and littering is becoming a major problem in Townsville. With the amount of money being spent on clean ups rising each year, we need to address this issue before it gets any worse. This problem is recongnised by numerous organisations. Alliance For A Cleaner Townsville (AFACT) is an initiative that brings concerned groups together to discuss and work together on tackling rubbish issues in Townsville. By joining together in our efforts to fight irresponsible dumping and littering behaviour we increase our ability to make a difference.
Map
Known dumping/ littering sites around Townsville
Cleanups
23 January 2010
Goondi Ck, behind Ross Island Army Barracks
- Townsville city council, OceanWatch Australia, Marine Wildlife Australia
- 10 volunteers
- 12 bags of rubbish, nets, fishing line
11 October 2009
Oonoonba Saltmarsh, Abbott St
- 15-20 volunteers
- 2 full days of heavy machinery to remove 60 Tonnes of rubbish
- Some photos on map above
References
- Where's your rubbish poster Produced by AFACT - April 2009
- Rubbish Prioritisation Table Produced by AFACT -May 2009
- Adopt a Reef Creature Reef HQ Program Information - September 2009
AFACT Meeting Minutes
- AFACT Meeting Minutes 24 February 2009
- AFACT Meeting Minutes 22 September 2009
