NSW waste and recycling performance data: 2023–24 financial year
2023-24 litter data for NSW
This report details the findings from the NSW Key Littered Items Study (KLIS) for 2023–24.
Litter composition by density | 2023-24
The graphs in this section show the composition of litter density data recorded by the study in 2023–24, reported as the number of items per 1000m².
Litter composition by volume | 2023-24
The graphs in this section show the composition of litter volume data recorded by the study in 2023-24, reported as the number of litres per 1000m².
Container deposit scheme: beverage container litter | 2023-24
The Key Littered Items Study has tracked changes in beverage container litter since the 2017 introduction of the Container Deposit Scheme.
Litter location | 2023-24
The KLIS monitoring sites are in mangroves in urban estuaries.
Tumut odours
We are aware of community complaints about odour alleged to be from the Bellettes Landfill near Tumut.
Climate change advisory groups
To ensure industry and other stakeholders are well-consulted in the delivery of our Climate Change Action Plan 2023–26, we have established Advisory Groups.
Joint Procurement Funded Support
EPA issues $30,000 in fines for Badgerys Creek asbestos dumping
The EPA has fined an individual $30,000 after approximately 30 tonnes of building and demolition waste - inlcuding asbestos - was illegally dumped on public land.