Cameras to catch NSW asbestos dumpers

The NSW government will crack down on illegal asbestos disposal by installing more surveillance cameras and funding clean-up operations as part of a $65 million strategy.

The majority of the funds - $52 million - will be spent on a compliance program targeting illegal commercial operators and repeat offenders, Environment Minister Gabrielle Upton says.

"Illegal dumping puts people at risk, contaminates the environment and undermines legitimate recycling facilities," she said in a statement.

The strategy, which is open for comment, would also include illegal dumping squads.

The government has also aimed for a 40 per cent reduction in litter volume by the year 2020 under a separate litter strategy.