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We want your input on how neighbourhood noise sources are regulated. Review the consultation documents and have your say before 5pm Wednesday 11 March.
With recent storm activity across much of the state and as we enter summer today, we want to encourage licensees to make sure you’re prepared for potential extreme weather conditions.
Updates on the chemical fire in North St Marys, Sydney. The EPA is investigating, monitoring water quality and enforcing clean-up.
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.
We are involved in many environmental matters that interest communities across NSW.
Summary of recent regulatory, policy and legislative updates. Listed with most recent update first.
Latest media releases
See all media releasesPlastics that pollute our waterways, litter our parks and neighbourhoods, and contaminate our recycling efforts are set to be phased out.
The EPA has fined QSSR Pty Ltd, trading as Shoalhaven Recycling, $30,000 after the valve on a tank was left open and an unknown amount of polluted water flowed into nearby Mulgen Creek near Bomaderry in September 2025.
Tumut Waste has been ordered to pay more than $500,000 for emitting offensive odours at the Bellettes Landfill.