Plug-n-play ANPR, or automatic number plate recognition, is a new technology that is a new weapon helping authorities in their fight against illegal dumping. Illegal dumping is the unauthorised abandonment or discharge of waste and is an offence in Western Australia under the Environment Protection Act 1986. ANPR cameras can be installed in any location, and they work by automatically identifying the vehicles involved in the dumping, making it easy for authorities to track down and prosecute the perpetrators. The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has a team dedicated to illegal dumping that has the capacity to investigate reports of illegal dumping and implement proactive initiatives including deploying covert surveillance cameras. 

Illegal dumping is a problem that affects communities all over the world. Not only does it create an eyesore, but it can also be dangerous and harmful to the environment. The ANPR system is easy to use and can be installed without any special training or equipment. All you need is a camera and an ANPR system. The ANPR system will take care of the rest, automatically identifying the vehicles involved in the illegal dumping. This makes it an ideal solution for communities that are struggling with illegal dumping helping keep our environment safe and clean. 

Aero Ranger utilises AI technology to identify illegal dumpers. This information includes: 

• GPS location 

• Time and Date Stamp 

• Number Plate 

• Vehicle Make and Model 

• Vehicle VIN number 

• Vehicle location of registration 

• Vehicle status (stolen etc) 

• Vehicle Age and more 

Since the use of covert surveillance camera, numerous offences have been photographed. A particular case resulted in a Perth man receiving a $5000 fine for illegally dumping household junk and furniture in the bush. The man admitted to dumping the waste in a threatened ecological community whilst he appeared in the Fremantle Magistrates Court on 7 December 2021. On conviction, an offence carries a maximum penalty of $62,500 for individuals and $125,000 for corporations so anyone taking part in illegal dumping can expect a find ranging into thousands of dollars.  

Surveillance cameras have been placed in notorious dumping spots aiming to prevent illegal dumping. If you are concerned about illegal dumping in your community, ANPR may be the answer. Contact your local authorities to see if ANPR is right for you.