News
12 Apr 2024
Waste levy removed for another ten flood-hit areas
The NSW Government is extending the waste levy waiver to another ten areas to further support communities grappling with the aftermath of heavy rainfall and flooding.
News
26 Apr 2024
VE Resource Recovery licence conditions strengthened
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has strengthened licence conditions for VE Resource Recovery Pty Ltd (VERR) as part of its ongoing investigation into asbestos contamination in mulch.
News
30 Apr 2024
Builders urged to 'Get the Site Right' to avoid waste and protect our waterways
Builders and developers are being urged to safeguard their construction materials from high wind and other strong weather events to prevent pollution of local waterways as this year’s Get the Site Right campaign kicks off on Wednesday 1 May.
News
01 May 2024
Waste levy scrapped for four more flood-hit areas
The NSW Government is extending the waste levy waiver to another four areas to further support communities grappling with the aftermath of heavy rainfall and flooding in early April.
News
03 May 2024
Next steps for contaminated land at Lake Munmorah
Land at the former Lake Munmorah Power Station on the Central Coast has been declared significantly contaminated by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and will be cleaned-up.
News
10 May 2024
Redcycle clean-up extended to increase recycling options
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has amended Clean-up Notices issued to Coles and Woolworths giving the supermarkets more time to manage the recovery, recycling and lawful removal of soft plastic stockpiled across the state.
News
13 May 2024
Return and Earn teams up with Little Wings to support seriously ill kids
Return and Earn has today announced its latest state-wide charity partnership with Little Wings, a free flight and ground transport service for seriously ill or injured children and their families based in rural or regional NSW.
News
20 May 2024
Stricter controls to address climate change in planning decisions
Climate change will be at the forefront of the NSW planning process to help meet the state’s net zero targets, under new requirements and guidance released today for public feedback.
News
24 May 2024
A renewed focus on the Hunter environment
The newly established Hunter Environment Advisory Group met for the first time last week, bringing together a group of representatives from community, industry and councils to discuss the Hunter’s unique environmental profile, challenges and priorities.
News
27 May 2024
Review of forestry conditions and compliance
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has amended the site-specific biodiversity conditions (SSBCs) to clarify search and survey requirements and strengthen protections for greater gliders.