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Latest EPA media releases
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Veolia directed to manage dam storage capacity
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd a Clean-Up Notice to reduce the levels of leachate stored in dams at the Woodlawn Landfill within the Eco Precinct in Tarago.
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EPA seeking information about poisoned cockatoos
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is appealing for information from the community after a series of Sulphur-crested cockatoo poisonings in the Sutherland Shire.
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NSW EPA taking action at Kanwal petrol station
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a clean-up notice to the new owners of the Kanwal petrol station, requiring remediation of the site to begin immediately.
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GrainCorp fined $15,000 for fumigation error
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined GrainCorp Operations Limited $15,000 after allegedly a system error led to a phosphine gas emission at their Port Kembla Grain Terminal in March this year.
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$3 million on offer for new waste solutions
Councils in the NSW waste levy area have an opportunity to lead the way in waste and recycling innovation, with up to $3 million in funding now available.
Latest Ministerial media releases
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New trial targets safe disposal of embedded batteries, including vapes
The Minns Labor Government has launched a new trial to help households dispose of problematic embedded batteries found in wireless household products, light up toys and disposable vapes.
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Next steps to tackle problematic plastics for a cleaner and safer NSW
The NSW Government is seeking community and industry feedback on new proposals to tackle problematic plastic waste, promote more reusable and recyclable alternatives, and help NSW drive down plastic litter by 30% by 2025.
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More than $4 million to tackle litter and illegal dumping
The Minns Labor Government is tackling illegal dumping and litter head on by rolling out more than $4 million to help councils, businesses, community groups and public land managers protect our local environments.
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Delivering a tougher environmental watchdog
The Minns Labor Government promised a tougher environmental watchdog and is delivering with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) taking on 70 prosecutions last financial year, with a success rate of 97%.
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$4.6 million to fight food waste in NSW
The Minns Labor Government is helping businesses and food rescue organisations tackle food waste with $4.6 million in new grants to save more edible food from landfill.
Latest news items
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Have your say on the future of plastics in NSW
We are seeking feedback from community, industry, business and all interested stakeholders on our proposed actions and timeframes to address unnecessary and problematic plastics.
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Public consultation on the regulation of NSW coal mine licences
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Have your say: FOGO mandates and NSW Waste Levy Review
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Avian influenza alert
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Message from the CEO
As stewards of the environment, we lead by example. And while our role as a regulator is an important part of this, we also work through a much wider lens.