Resource Recovery
The ISJO is responsible for the development and coordination of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Waste Strategy.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), under the Waste Less Recycle More initiative, funded the development of a Regional Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy. ISJO commissioned Jacobs to prepare the Regional Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy on behalf of participating Councils (Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven and Wingecarribee).
A number of operational programs across these Councils support delivery of the Strategy. These include the Regional Illegal Dumping Program, the Regional Waste Education Program and the Regional Litter Reduction program.
Current Projects
Weeds Action Program four year funding round announced
Weeds Action Program Funding Announced The NSW Government has announced the next four year round of funding under the Weeds Action Program. The Minns Labor Government has delivered one of the pivotal foundations of…
Summer Weed Watch - January / February 2026
Summer Weed Watch – January / February 2026 The Illawarra District Weeds Authority during the Summer months is targeting a range of aquatic weeds in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. In NSW under the Biosecurity Act…
Weed Watch - Spring 2026
Weed Watch – Autumn 2026 The IDWA is targeting a range of woody weeds during the autumn months In NSW under the Biosecurity Act 2015, all plants are regulated with a General Biosecurity…
NSW Biosecurity Action Plan launched
State’s most advanced Biosecurity Action Plan released In recognition of the fact that biosecurity threats are on the rise and pests, weeds, and diseases are spreading faster through warmer weather, online trade, and…
Annual Reports
Annual Reports https://isjo.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Annual-report202223.pdfThe IDWA Annual Reports are available for download. 2022-2023 Annual Report
Weed Watch - Winter 2025
Weed Watch – Winter 2025 In NSW under the Biosecurity Act 2015, all plants are regulated with a General Biosecurity Duty (GBD) to prevent, eliminate or minimise any biosecurity risk they may pose.…
Media Release - Invasive Species Management Review
NSW Invasive Species Management Review The Minns Labor Government has reasserted its commitment to strengthening the states resilience against biosecurity threats and welcomed the release of the Natural Resources Commission’s (NRC) final preliminary report…
Media Release - Drone Spraying
Drone work to control destructive weed 12 August 2025 The Illawarra District Weeds Authority will this year continue to build on previous efforts to control the State Biosecurity zone listed priority weed Bitou bush…
NSW Joint Organisations Network wins major Award
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Joint Organisation (the ISJO) and seven other Joint Organisations (JOs) representing 65 local councils across NSW were recognised at this year’s prestigious Local Government Week awards for their innovative contributions to embedding…
Media Release - Frogbit
Frogbit incursion in the Illawarra Residents in the Illawarra are being asked to keep an eye out for an invasive weed known as Frogbit. Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) is a highly invasive freshwater plant…
Responsible Donations
Responsible Donations It’s great to donate but…….. make sure your donations are in good condition. Planning on doing a big…
Household Chemicals
Household Chemicals Household chemicals can be disposed of at scheduled Household Chemical CleanOut events. In conjunction with your local Council,…
Community Recycling Centres
Community Recycling Centres Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) are permanent drop-off facilities for common household problem wastes that can’t be collected…
Return & Earn
Return & Earn Local Councils are a valued partner in delivering the NSW container deposit scheme, vital in shifting community…