Annual Report 2010-11 - Zero Waste SA - SA.Gov.au

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Litter and Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping and littering still affect the South Australian environment and it has been
suggested that the increase to the solid waste levy will increase the problem.
The review of the waste levy which began in 2010–11, is considering the risks of increased
incidence of illegal dumping associated with an increase to the solid waste levy.
Zero Waste SA also continued to work with the Environment Protection Authority
to identify ways to reduce illegal dumping and encourage behavioural awareness
of litter and illegal dumping issues. This included support for the implementation of
the Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010 and implementing litter
reduction and public place recycling initiatives.
Zero Waste SA’s service level agreement with KESAB also sustains litter and illegal dumping
reduction programs. In 2010–11, Zero Waste SA and KESAB worked on strategies including:
> working with and providing ongoing funding support to KESAB to conduct its litter
campaigns and recycling initiatives
> working with the tobacco, take-away food and hospitality industries to develop and
implement waste avoidance and litter reduction strategies, particularly for public
places and events
> implementing a high-profile media and education campaign to encourage
behavioural awareness of litter and illegal dumping issues
> increasing education, information, investigation and enforcement.