Councils, public land managers and regional waste groups across NSW can now apply for a share of more than $1.2 million to prevent illegal dumping and protect local environments and communities.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has opened Round 3 of the Illegal Dumping Prevention Program, which supports targeted, on-the-ground projects to address the problem at its source.
Funding is available for a wide range of initiatives, including deterrents such as fencing and barriers, site clean-ups, education and behaviour change campaigns, surveillance and enforcement tools.
EPA Executive Director of Programs and Innovation, Alexandra Geddes said $2.83 million awarded to 36 successful recipients across the first two rounds has had a meaningful impact.
