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Public consultation on the Draft Approved Methods for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants in NSW is open until 5pm Monday 4 May.
All 1080 products are classified as restricted pesticides because of the risks they pose to the environment, wildlife and domestic animals. They must be used according to the relevant pesticide control orders.
We are involved in many environmental matters that interest communities across NSW.
The Broadscale Microplastic Assessment (BMA) is Australia's first large-scale study of microplastic contamination, covering 120 coastal waterways in NSW.
From 1 July 2026 businesses must separate food waste from general waste. Get your business ready.
Never bin a battery. One battery in a bin can spark a fire. Find a safe place to drop off your used batteries.
The NSW Government is working to ensure we continue to provide safe drinking water to the people of NSW.
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The NSW EPA has entered into a legally binding Enforceable Undertaking with the John Holland and CPB Contractors joint venture, which has agreed to pay $150,000 after mulch allegedly containing minor fragments of asbestos was found at the Rozelle Parklands in January 2024.
Perilya Broken Hill Ltd has been fined $30,000 for dust pollution issues at its Southern Operations mine.
The EPA continues to investigate a fish kill event in the Hunter River at Mount Thorley. Teams of officers have been taking water samples and following up leads in the community.