News
08 Nov 2024
Bald Hill Quarry ordered to pay $577k for illegal tyre use
Bald Hill Quarry Pty Ltd has been ordered to pay more than $577,000 by the Land and Environment Court after pleading guilty to the unauthorised use of shredded rubber tyres as landfill cover material.


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07 Nov 2024
Frequently asked questions about the plastics bans
The NSW Government has committed to banning certain problematic plastics, such as single-use plastics, and addressing the problem of plastic waste.

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07 Nov 2024
Plastics bans guidance
Find out what types of plastic items are subject to the bans, determine whether a plastic item is single-use and learn about our approach to complying with the ban.

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07 Nov 2024
Household recycling
Recycling starts at home. Learn how to prevent food waste and recycle in unexpected ways, and explore the convenient services available for disposing of problem wastes like paint cans, batteries, and fluoro lights.

News
07 Nov 2024
Central West residents urged to dispose of batteries safely following landfill fires
Central West residents are being reminded to dispose of batteries safely following recent fires at local landfills in the region.

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06 Nov 2024
Our climate change policy and action plan
The EPA has a critical role in protecting the environment from the threat of climate change and in delivering actions that will support NSW to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

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06 Nov 2024
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions and their answers about the Climate Change Policy and Action Plan 2023-26

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06 Nov 2024
Fact sheet: About our Climate Change Policy and Action Plan
We have a critical role in protecting the environment from the threat of climate change and in supporting the NSW Government’s net zero commitments.

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06 Nov 2024
Fact sheet: Climate Change Policy and Action Plan - opportunities for councils
Councils play an important role in supporting the EPA to protect the environment from the threat of climate change, and in supporting the NSW Government’s net zero commitments.
