Central Coast companies to pay $57,000 for waste offences
Two related Central Coast companies must pay a total of $57,000 after being prosecuted in Wyong Local Court by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for waste offences.
EPA secures enforceable undertaking following Bust the Dust operation
Warkworth Mining Ltd has entered into a legally binding Enforceable Undertaking with the NSW Environment Protection Authority. The company has agreed to strengthen its dust management efforts and pay $120,000 to a local environmental rehabilitation project.
EPA releases latest water and air quality monitoring results in Cadia region
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released its latest air quality monitoring results for the Cadia Valley and surface and groundwater sampling results in the upper Belubula River.
EPA investigates after local bees killed by pesticides
The EPA is investigating potential pesticide misuse in Corowa after samples taken from local hives and deceased bees tested positive to pesticides.
EPA requires surface and groundwater monitoring at Woodlawn Eco Precinct
Further sampling and analysis are required after assessments found potential seepages from two onsite wastewater dams.
Management of asbestos in recovered fines and recovered materials for beneficial reuse in NSW
Advice from the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer (OCSE) looks to balance risk with promoting safe removal and effective management of asbestos.
Community Recycling Centres reopen after St Marys fire
Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) impacted by the recent fire at a chemical waste facility in St Marys are back open for business, following temporary service disruptions.
From tossers to trailblazers: The NSW campaign turning trash talk into global recognition
The NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) Don’t Be a Tosser! campaign has received international acclaim, winning Excellence in the Marketing, Advertising and Brand Communication category in the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Gold Quill Awards.
EPA fines water treatment plant operator $60,000 for alleged Cooks River pollution
The EPA has fined the operator of the M8 Operational Water Treatment Plant (OWTP), WCX M5 PT Pty Limited (WCX), $60,000 following the alleged discharge of contaminated groundwater into the Cooks River in September 2024.
Smithfield company fined for alleged illegal storage of tyres
D & N Rubber Refinery has been fined $30,000 by the EPA for unlawfully storing around 130 tonnes of waste tyres and failing to comply with a prevention notice.
