NSW Environment Protection Authority

NSW's independent environmental regulator. We protect the health of our environment and communities.

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We're working closely with councils across the NSW East Coast to help communities prepare for and undertake waste clean-up in the wake of the severe weather and flooding.

Piles of waste at the Lismore waste sorting facility after the 2021-22 floods

Have your say on the draft NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan by 25 June.

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Public consultation on the draft Protection from Harmful Radiation Regulation 2025 is now open until 5pm Tuesday 10 June 2025.

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The NSW Government is working to ensure we continue to provide safe drinking water to the people of NSW.

Young Ibis on the wing, Gwydir Wetlands, Northern NSW

Summary of recent regulatory, policy and legislative updates. Listed with most recent update first.

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Public consultation on the review of Sydney Water’s environment protection licences is now open until 5pm Thursday 12 June 2025.

FOGO truck

NSW has a statewide mandate for Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) recycling, to reduce food waste and stop food waste going to landfill.

EPA officers at Tomingley Gold Operations

Read updates on environmental issues we are managing.

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24 May 2025

We're working closely with councils across the NSW East Coast to help communities prepare for and undertake waste clean-up in the wake of the severe weather and flooding.

flooded road
23 May 2025

The Minns Labor Government has waived the waste levy for 17 Local Government Areas impacted by flooding in the Mid North Coast and Hunter region.

Steps in a circular economy: changing the way we make, sell and use products to minimise waste and reduce our impact on the environment
22 May 2025

The EPA has awarded almost $3 million to help councils and regional waste groups deliver innovative local waste and recycling solutions, supporting NSW’s transition to a circular economy.