Waste Levy lifted for more storm-hit areas
Residents in more storm-affected areas across NSW can now dispose of damaged items and storm debris at the tip without paying the waste levy.
EPA expands investigation into debris balls on beaches
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is expanding its investigation into the cause of debris balls found along NSW beaches.
Ball-shaped debris found on Northern Beaches
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is testing ball-shaped debris found on beaches in the Northern Beaches Council area.
EPA issues clean-up notice in response to Mary's Mount Landfill fire
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a clean-up notice to the owner of Mary's Mount landfill near Gunnedah.
Council fined for polluting sensitive marine environment
Port Stephens Council fined for water pollution offence in the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park.
Flood recovery program for water quality monitoring - East Coast
Central Coast Council fined for spilling 1.8M litres of untreated sewage
Central Coast Council has been ordered to pay a total of $418,562 by the Land and Environment Court for failing to maintain a sewage pipeline which caused a significant water pollution event in Narara Creek near Gosford in April 2023.
Flood recovery program for water quality monitoring - east coast project dashboard
Consultation opens to cut carbon emissions and prioritise recycled materials in NSW infrastructure
Consultation is now open on the state’s first ever Protection of the Environment Policy (PEP) for Sustainable Construction, which aims to reduce upfront carbon emissions and promote a circular economy in major public infrastructure projects such as hospitals, schools and roads.
EPA commences prosecutions against three companies in response to asbestos in mulch investigation
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced a suite of prosecutions against three companies and one individual in response to its asbestos in mulch investigation.