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Consultation is open on a proposed product stewardship scheme for solar panels in NSW.
Have your say before 5pm Monday 16 November 2026.
New neighbourhood noise rules are now in force in NSW, providing benefits for residents and making it easier for councils, police and transport officers to regulate local noise concerns.
New rules are in place. Businesses must separate food waste from general waste. Get your business sorted.
We have launched new grants for Local Aboriginal Land Councils to help them lead waste management and sustainability projects. The grants are being co-delivered with NSW Aboriginal Land Council. Expressions of interest are open now.
Never bin a battery. One battery in a bin can spark a fire. Find a safe place to drop off your used batteries.
The NSW Government is working to ensure we continue to provide safe drinking water to the people of NSW.
We are involved in many environmental matters that interest communities across NSW.
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The NSW Government is making two changes to reforms that reduce plastic waste, to give small businesses certainty.
The NSW EPA confirms it will implement the NSW Government commitment to no longer proceed with mandatory reusable cup schemes.
Rural landholders across the NSW Mid North Coast can now register for a new clean-up project that will remove large and hazardous human-made debris left on properties after severe weather events in 2025.