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Latest EPA media releases
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EPA issues prevention notice as Gunnedah fire continues to burn
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a prevention notice to the owner of Mary’s Mount Landfill near Gunnedah, after a fire broke out in waste cells on the site on 15 December.
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Hunter Valley Operations fined $30,000 for non-compliance with saline water limits
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) with a $30,000 penalty notice for allowing untreated mine water to enter the Hunter River Catchment area in June this year.
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EPA monitoring fire management at Mary's Mount Landfill
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is working with the owner of Mary’s Mount landfill near Gunnedah, in response to a fire that broke out in waste cells on the site early Sunday morning.
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Muswellbrook Shire Council fined $8,000 for leak at water treatment plant
Muswellbrook Shire Council has been fined $8,000 and issued with an official caution after a leak of ferric sulphate at its Muswellbrook Water Treatment Plant earlier this year in March.
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The hunt is on for microplastics pollution
More than 25 people participated in the Great Nurdle Hunt at Plane Spotters Beach in Mascot yesterday, collectively removing 100 kilograms of microplastics litter. The event was jointly organised by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Tangaroa Blue Foundation.
Latest Ministerial media releases
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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.
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NSW Labor invests millions into fixing regional waste
The Minns Labor Government has made a further $6 million in funding available for regional councils to help them transform, modernise or close old landfills that no longer accept waste.
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Minns Labor Government taking action so Sydney doesn't run out of landfill
The Minns Labor Government is taking action to ensure Sydney doesn’t run out of landfill space after a decade of inaction by previous governments has left Greater Sydney on the brink of a waste crisis. Without action, landfill space is predicted to run out by 2030.
Latest news items
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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
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Have your say: FOGO mandates and NSW Waste Levy Review