Minimum fines of $4000 can be issued on the spot, with maximum penalties up to $250,000 for individuals and $1 million for corporations.
Rangers have stepped up surveillance of dumping hotspots, using clever new technology to catch those breaking the law.
Dumping household items and waste in public place bins and/or on the kerbside is illegal dumping and offenders will be fined or issued with a court attendance notice.