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14 Jul 2021
Expanded polystyrene
The recycling rate for expanded polystyrene (EPS) is growing due to major investment in recycling infrastructure coupled with a boost in industry awareness and knowledge.
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14 Jul 2021
Waste regulations in NSW
In NSW, acts and regulations govern waste management. Those who handle, store, transport, process, recycle and dispose of waste must follow these rules to minimise harm to human health and the environment. The EPA provides leadership to ensure NSW has a fair, modern and well-regulated waste industry.
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14 Jul 2021
Waste licensing
Some waste-related activities require an environment protection licence issued by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA). This includes activities such as storing, processing, transporting and disposing of waste, and recovering resources from the waste stream. A licence imposes controls on these activities to prevent them causing harm.
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14 Jul 2021
Proposed minimum environmental standards for scrap metal facilities
The NSW scrap metal industry plays an important resource recovery and waste management role in NSW.