Funds to tackle illegal dumping in Cape

FOUR Cape York councils will receive up to $200,000 each to tackle illegal dumping in their communities.

It’s part of a $2.3 million state initative that will see 21 local governments get funding.

The Napranum, Aurukun,

Mapoon and NPA councils will receive the funding, which is expected to support one full-time role in each community.

“Illegal dumping isn’t just an eyesore, it’s harmful to our environment and costs local councils a fair chunk of money to clean up,” said Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon.

“That’s why we’re providing support to councils so they can purchase equipment and employ people to help stamp out this kind of activity.

“But importantly, we want to encourage Queenslanders to recycle, which is why we’re investing $1.1 billion to drive sustainability across the state.

“That funding will help councils ramp up their recycling capabilities and support behaviour change across Queensland.”