Men fined $17k for dumping expired snacks outside charity

Two men were fined $17,000 for illegally dumping expired food outside a charity store in Sydney’s west. They were caught on camera discarding Cheetos Puffs and yoghurt dips. The council issued fines of $2,000 and $15,000 for the separate incidents in February and May.

Charity officials expressed shock at the actions, emphasizing the repercussions of providing expired goods. Councils now have increased powers to penalize offenders, with fines ranging from $15,000 to $10 million for the most serious offenses.

Residents are encouraged to report illegal dumping incidents to help combat the issue. The initiative aims to deter future offenses and protect charities from bearing the cost of disposal.