NSW Environment Protection Authority

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.

A new study has found there has been a marked reduction in the number of NSW residents and businesses illegally dumping waste compared to six years ago, but that the issue remains costly and damaging for communities, councils and the environment.

The Broadscale Microplastic Assessment (BMA) is Australia's first large-scale study of microplastic contamination, covering 120 coastal waterways in NSW. 

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. 

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