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03 Jul 2024
What we do
We work with the community, industry, businesses and other government agencies to protect and enhance NSW’s environment.

News
02 Jul 2024
Improper storage of waste tyres leads to $225,000 in fines
Western Sydney company BSV Tyre Recycling Australia Pty Ltd (BSV) has been ordered to pay more than $160,000 for 10 offences relating to the improper storage of waste tyres by the Land and Environment Court.

News
02 Jul 2024
Party with a purpose this Plastic Free July!
Hundreds of thousands of birthdays will be celebrated in NSW this month, and with ‘Plastic Free July’ kicking off, we’re challenging every party planner to throw a plastic free and sustainable celebration.

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28 Jun 2024
Industrial emissions
Discover how the EPA measures and regulates emissions from industry - through legislation, air emissions standards and licensing. Read our studies and policies about these emissions, and learn about the obligations of industries.



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28 Jun 2024
Prescribed wastes for land pollution offence
To better protect people’s health and the environment, the EPA enforces strict rules to deter illegal dumping of waste including asbestos, waste tyres, hazardous waste, and restricted solid waste. This sends a strong signal to polluters that dumping waste is not tolerated in NSW, and those in breach of the law will pay.

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28 Jun 2024
Waste levy areas and levy rates
The waste levy applies in the Metropolitan Levy Area (MLA) and Regional Levy Area (RLA), which comprise the Sydney metropolitan area, the Illawarra and Hunter regions, the central and north coast local government areas to the Queensland border, as well as the Blue Mountains, Wingecarribee and Wollondilly local government areas.


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28 Jun 2024
Automatic mutual recognition
Information about automatic mutual recognition, making it easier for registered professionals and tradespeople to work in other states with a single licence.
