Illegal Dumping - 4
Tracks
Stream 3
| Thursday, May 4, 2017 |
| 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM |
| Shearwater Room |
Overview
Changing illegal dumping behaviour using intrinsic and extrinsic motivators (MUDs)
Marion Winkler, Lane Cove Council
Details
Lane Cove Council implemented a behaviour change program during 2016 to reduce illegal dumping outside apartment buildings. Illegal dumping in target areas reduced by 32% compared to 2015 as a result of project initiatives. Findings show that attentiveness and constructive communication materials had the most significant impact on residents taking responsibility for already dumped items. Intrinsic motivation tactics were used to effectively reduce first time dumping; project work continues to address this issue. We showcase how the greatest behaviour change was made through use of extrinsic motivators. The project was funded by the NSW EPA’s Better Waste and Recycling Fund.
Speaker
Marion Winkler
Waste Avoidance Officer
Lane Cove Council
Changing illegal dumping behaviour using intrinsic and extrinsic motivators (MUDs)
12:30 PM - 12:50 PMBiography
Marion has 16 years of project management experience at local, regional and state levels of government. As a member of the Australasian Evaluation Society, Marion has expertise in monitoring and evaluation and brings insights in behaviour change theory to illegal dumping projects at Lane Cove Council. Having worked for the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Kangaroo Island Natural Resource Management Board SA, Marion has skills in strategic planning and implementation at varying scales.
The current Waste Avoidance Project applies social learning theory to apartment dwellers in Lane Cove, aiding illegal dumping reduction and diversion of waste from landfill. Marion designed, manages and implements the project and monitoring and evaluation plans. Results are positive.
Chairperson
Leisha Deguara
Senior Policy Officer - Waste
Local Government NSW
