It is everybody's responsibility to dispose of litter carefully.
However in some places, littering is a problem.
Here are some examples of how Gippslanders are helping to reduce litter.
Wellington Shire Council Clean Up Australia
Illegal Rubbish Dumping
Over 40,000 tonnes of rubbish is illegally dumped in Victoria each year. Gippsland land managers get pro active to develop strategies.
Regional Litter Prevention Task Force and Workshop
Each year, a group of people meet to develop a coordinated approach to litter management. The Regional Litter Prevention Task Force and Workshop is hosted by the GRWMG.
Local Litter Prevention Task Forces
The current project is called "Green Waste". To get more information, please click here to read the Media Release.
Clifton Creek Primary School is "Going Green". Clifton Creek Primary School is one of 10 schools that has said “yes” to accept the Green Waste offer to take the whole school through a composting education program. Click here to read the media release.
Heyfield Primary School learnt all about types of waste, especially focusing on green waste. Click here to read the media release.
Lakes Entrance Primary School enganged the whole school population in a 2 day seminar on Green Waste. Click here to read the media release.