SMH ·general ·4 hours ago

The cylinders being dumped across the city despite the risks they pose

Tens of thousands of nitrous oxide canisters are illegally dumped across Melbourne, raising environmental and health concerns. ReSource in Derrimut has processed over 68.5 tonnes of the waste since July 2025, as local officials report a sharp increase in illegal disposal. Penalties for improper disposal range from $814 to over $12,000, prompting calls for better regulation.

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