The region is set to benefit from funding of $156,880.21 as part of the $465.7 million Waste Less, Recycle More initiative.

Environment Minister Rob Stokes said the funding for the $70 million dollar four-year Better Waste and Recycling Fund was designed by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to support council-run waste and recycling projects throughout NSW.

"This is the first year of funding under the Better Waste and Recycling Fund and totals $17.2 million across all participating councils including Wingecarribee Council," Mr Stokes said.

"This is in addition to the $145 million that has already opened in Waste Less, Recycle More grants since June last year to applicants including councils."

In total, NSW councils will receive $222.8 million exclusively and have access to a further $133.9 million in contestable grants, under the five year Waste Less, Recycle More initiative.

Member for Goulburn Pru Goward said the funding package would make be a significant contribution to improvements in the region's waste infrastructure and recycling rates

"The grant will be used to support projects that reduce waste generation and improve recycling and community engagement," Ms Goward said.

"It can also be used to tackle litter and illegal dumping in local communities and assist us to achieve our ambitious state-wide waste and recycling targets.

"This could include council initiatives such as recycling education, bin inspections, composting programs or installing public place recycling in parks and community areas.

"It is up to each council to identify the best way to use this funding to provide enhanced waste services that will help to reduce waste to landfill and increase recycling initiatives in their local government area."

For more information about the initiative visit www.epa.nsw.gov.au/waste/WasteLess.htm