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Latest EPA media releases
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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.
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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 in recent months, following the discovery of more this week.
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Ball-shaped debris found on Northern Beaches
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is testing ball-shaped debris that has been found on beaches in the Northern Beaches Council area.
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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.
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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, following a fire that broke out in waste cells on the site in December 2024.
Latest Ministerial media releases
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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.
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New environmental name and shame register to warn and protect the public
The first businesses have been added to a new name and shame register set up by the Minns Labor Government to highlight poor environmental practices.
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NSW leads the charge on mandatory battery safety
The NSW Government will take further action in 2025 to tackle the growing risk of battery-related fires, by requiring battery suppliers to participate in mandatory safe disposal and product stewardship of their products.
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Consumers urged to choose quality batteries this sale season after record number of fires
The NSW Government is warning consumers about the potential dangers of buying poor quality lithium-ion battery powered products as gifts this holiday season, which may pose a fire risk.
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Soft plastics recycling in NSW gets major new investment
More than 12,000 tonnes of soft and hard-to-recycle plastics will soon be diverted from NSW landfills and transformed into valuable materials for local manufacturing every year.
Latest news items
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Protection of the Environment Policy
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Protection of the Environment Policy
We are seeking feedback on a reporting framework for emissions and recycled materials use in the construction of public infrastructure.
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PFAS and drinking water
The NSW Government is working to ensure we continue to provide safe drinking water to the people of NSW.
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Have your say on the future of plastics in NSW
We are seeking feedback from community, industry, business and all interested stakeholders on our proposed actions and timeframes to address unnecessary and problematic plastics.
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Public consultation on the regulation of NSW coal mine licences
