illegal dumping affects the whole community because every year, around $250,000 of ratepayers' money is spent cleaning up illegally dumped rubbish, it could also litter the road and because the road would have litter and debris it wont be able to be used until it is cleaned which could cause a lot of trouble for those using the roads and also Illegal dumping makes our communities and natural areas look dirty and uncared for, unpleasant to be in, and less likely to be used by the public. A poor and uncared for environment leads to more dumping, other illegal activities and antisocial behavior. This, in turn, can lead to reduced community pride and reducing property values and social behavior.Some forms of illegal dumping such as chemicals or asbestos can directly cause harm or injury to humans and wildlife, or lead to pollution of the environment. Animals can also become entangled in dumped items leading to injury and/or death. Illegal dumping can also introduce pests and weeds into our natural areas, block waterways and roads, cause flooding (by blocked drains) and facilitate higher rates of erosion by smothering natural vegetation cover.