Publicity puts end to dumper's activities

Every morning Steve Walker walks to the end of his drive and peers in the bushes opposite in search of rubbish. Finding none makes him smile.

The Port Chalmers Community Board chairman approached the Otago Daily Times last week about a serial rubbish dumper in Port Chalmers who was in the habit of discarding household rubbish in the same spot on Victory Pl.

Once an article about the activities appeared in the ODT, the dumping stopped "immediately", he said.

"It's wonderful. I hope it lasts."

Coverage of the issue also prompted others in the area to be more vigilant about rubbish dumping, he said.

Council solid waste contracts supervisor Peter Moroney said a "no dumping" sign would still be erected on the site.