A campaign enlisting Western Sydney residents in the fight against roadside litter has resulted in a 36 percent reduction across the region’s main roads – demonstrating the strength of people power.
Between March and June there was a massive 36 percent reduction in roadside litter at 10 key sites across the Western Sydney region.
Some areas, such as the Great Western Highway at Warrimoo, saw reductions as high as 100 percent.
The campaign, which was jointly run by Western Sydney Regional organisation of Councils (WSROC), Roads and Maritime Services, and the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
The campaign called on Western Sydney residents to help catch litters by registering via the Report to EPA website.
Throughout the three month campaign there was a 58 percent increase in registrations to the Report to EPA website, however the most encouraging result was the clear choice of many drivers not to litter.
Littering from vehicles can attract fines of up to $900, and that message was heard loud and clear, if the results of the campaign are any guide.
WSROC president Cr Stephen Bali said he was proud of the results of the campaign.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“This demonstrates that the people of Western Sydney really do care about keeping the region clean, and are willing to do their bit to make a difference,” he said.[/social_quote]
“I would like to thank Western Sydney council officers, program partners, and most importantly, Western Sydney residents for their contribution to reducing roadside litter across the region,’’ he said.
“I encourage residents to report littering from vehicles. If you see littering behaviour on NSW roads, visit www.epa.nsw.gov.au/reporttoepa/ to report the details.’’
