Illegal dumping continues to be a major concern for our region.  As a result the ISJO, its member Councils and neighbouring Councils are working with the NSW EPA to develop and implement strategies to combat illegal dumping across the 18,000 square kilometre area from Wollondilly in the north, Bega in the south and the Wingecarribee in 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.