Regional Illegal Dumping (RID)
Regional Illegal Dumping (RID)
prevention program
Combatting illegal dumping continues to be a growing concern for the region.
ISJO, its member Councils and neighbouring Councils have been working with the NSW EPA to develop a new approach to combat illegal dumping across the 18,000 square kilometre area from Wollongong to Bega in the south and the Wingecarribee LGA on the Southern Highlands.
Litter and illegal dumping means tossing, tipping or depositing waste on land and in water, where it pollutes the environment and can harm human health.
Dumped materials range from a piece of litter and small bags of rubbish to larger scale dumping of hazardous waste such as asbestos and chemicals in isolated bushland areas. Cleaning up this waste is expensive.
Litter and illegal dumping are serious problems in NSW. By working together, we can:
- Reduce the problem by keeping our bushland, parks and public spaces clean
- Protect people and the environment from hazardous waste
- Spread the message that littering and illegal dumping are wrong and offenders will be penalised.
RID PROJECTS
RID - Residents fight against illegal dumping
RID – News Shoalhaven residents make changes Shoalhaven residents are saying enough is enough when it comes to illegal dumping prompting a sharp upturn in public vigilance and reporting. James Ruprai, Shoalhaven City Council –…
NSW Local Government Awards for ISJO
Local Government NSW Awards for ISJO Winner Division C & Overall Winner Illawarra householders legacy asbestos removal project. This pilot project reduced the amount of asbestos illegally dumped in the Illawarra by 55%. Small quantities…
RID - Report Illegal Dumping
RID – Report Illegal Dumping Report Illegal Dumping Litter and illegal dumping means tossing, tipping or depositing waste on land and in water, where it pollutes the environment and can harm human health. Dumped materials…
RID - Green Waste
RID – Green Waste Green Waste Many residents do not realise that dumping green waste in natural bushland leads to a degradation of the environment as well as affecting the scenic and recreational values of…
RID - Asbestos
RID – Asbestos Asbestos Awareness Investigate Before You Renovate Was your house renovated or built before1990? If so, chances are it may contain asbestos. Before you start, be aware. Asbestos can be found in many…
RID - Renovation & Construction Waste
RID – Renovation & Construction Waste Renovation & Construction Waste If waste is illegally dumped and harms the environment, the maximum penalty for a corporation is $5 million. For an individual, the maximum penalty is…
RID - Landfill
RID – Landfill Landfill Are you a landholder accepting fill on your property? Did you know fines for individuals accepting contaminated fill can be as much as $7,500? Don’t risk hefty fines and clean-up costs! Before…