$30,000 fine issued for unsafe storage of lead waste
A used battery processing company has been fined $30,000 for storing toxic lead waste outside approved areas at its Mount Druitt facility.
Joint procurement resources for councils
The Joint Procurement team supports councils in procuring waste services through tools, funding, and resources. Councils may choose to collaborate with neighbouring councils to procure services or infrastructure.
Measurement of fugitive methane emissions
We commissioned the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to conduct a review of methane measurement technologies for fugitive methane emissions.
Western Sydney waste company to pay nearly $300,000 for dodging weighbridge rules
A Western Sydney waste company has been ordered to pay nearly $300,000 after being prosecuted by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for 18 waste offences.
EPA tackling greenhouse gas emissions with new licensee requirements
The NSW EPA is seeking feedback on requirements to help industry cut emissions and drive NSW towards achieving net zero by 2050.
Dubbo pet food producer to pay over $1.375 million in safety upgrades after acid spill
The EPA has agreed to an Enforceable Undertaking from Australian Pet Brands requiring more than $1.375 million in safety and equipment upgrades after a serious phosphoric acid spill at its Dubbo site in 2023.
$1.2 million on offer to crack down on illegal dumping
Councils, public land managers and regional waste groups across NSW can now apply for a share of more than $1.2 million to prevent illegal dumping and protect local environments and communities.
Research, reports and resources | Climate change
Read our latest resesarch and reports on climate change, adaptation and mitigation.
Climate change adaptation research
The EPA engaged GHD to identify climate adaptation measures that are available and can be implemented in 4 industrial sectors to reduce climate risks to the environment.
Sewage treatment plants and networks
Reducing risks to surface waters during heavy rainfall at sewage treatment plants and networks.
