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Consultation is open on a proposed product stewardship scheme for solar panels in NSW.
Have your say before 5pm Monday 16 November 2026.
New neighbourhood noise rules are now in force in NSW, providing benefits for residents and making it easier for councils, police and transport officers to regulate local noise concerns.
New rules are in place. Businesses must separate food waste from general waste. Get your business sorted.
We have launched new grants for Local Aboriginal Land Councils to help them lead waste management and sustainability projects. The grants are being co-delivered with NSW Aboriginal Land Council. Expressions of interest are open now.
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.
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See all media releasesThe Narrabri Local Court has ordered Spray Tech Aviation and Mr Stephen Wohling to pay $6,985 in legal costs for aerial pesticide spraying without an EPA licence and appropriate qualifications.
Stronger protections are in place to ensure industry prioritises clean air and healthy communities after a major refresh of the methods used to model and assess air pollutants.
More than $2.24 million will be invested in environmental, community and fire prevention initiatives after the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) agreed to an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with Opal Packaging Australia Pty Ltd.