
Flood recovery programs
We are aware of the recent flood and storm events that have affected NSW in May 2025. At this stage there are no current EPA flood debris clean-up programs in operation for these events. Please contact your local Council to see if they can assist with the recovery process for recent flood and storm events.

Return and Earn
Information about how to redeem money in the Return and Earn container deposit scheme, what containers can be returned and how the scheme is managed.

Material recovery facility operators
Information for material recovery facility operators about roles and responsibilities in the Return and Earn container deposit scheme, how to claim processing refunds and how refunds are calculated.

Information for suppliers of drink containers
Information for beverage suppliers on container eligibility, container approvals and participation in the NSW Return and Earn container deposit scheme.

Statewide community updates
Some community engagement on environmental matters occurs in various regions in NSW. This section is for those matters.

Hunter and Central Coast community updates
We are engaging with our Hunter and Central Coast communities on several environmental matters.

Central West, Far West and Orana: community engagement
We are engaging with our Central West, Far West and Orana communities on environmental issues.

Greater Sydney: community engagement
We are engaging with our Greater Sydney community on environmental matters.

Illawarra-Shoalhaven: community engagement
We are engaging with our Illawarra-Shoalhaven community on environmental matters.
