TO combat the growing problem of illegal dumping of rubbish, the Nasinu Town Council, in collaboration with the Nasinu Festival Charitable Trust Fund and Vodafone Fiji, will install 40 CCTV cameras across key locations in the township.
Council special administrator Salesh Kumar said despite clear ‘No Littering’ signs and regular waste collection services, the municipality continues to battle irresponsible dumping, with many culprits travelling from outside the district to discard their rubbish illegally.
He said the situation had reached a critical point.
“We’ve provided bins, signage and regular pickups, but some people still choose to dump their waste anywhere,” Mr Kumar said.
“It’s even worse when people from other areas come to Nasinu to throw their rubbish. That’s unacceptable.”
Mr Kumar said the new surveillance initiative, which will feature the first batch of 40 high-resolution CCTV units installed at known dumping hotspots, were funded through the proceeds of the 2024 Nasinu Festival.
“The profit from last year’s festival is being used for this project because we want to give back to the community in a meaningful way, by helping create a cleaner, safer Nasinu.
“Vodafone Fiji is supporting the project with technical expertise and infrastructure, helping the council move towards a more data-driven and accountable approach to urban management.”
He also made a passionate plea to residents not to litter.
“When our people go overseas, they don’t litter, they follow the rules. But back home it’s a different story.
“We need to change that mind-set. We need to have district pride.
“Nasinu deserves the same respect people give to other places.”
Mr Kumar said the surveillance cameras were expected to be fully operational by the end of July.
The council is also urging residents to be active partners in the effort by reporting illegal dumpers and supporting their ongoing clean-up campaigns.
“Let’s work together and make Nasinu a model town — one we can all be proud of,” Mr Kumar said.
