North East Waste: Northern Rivers Circular Construction and Demolition Waste
North East Waste explored reuse and recovery interventions to divert construction and demolition waste from landfill in the Northern Rivers region.
EPA commences legal proceedings over alleged breaches in Tallaganda State Forest
The EPA has commenced legal proceedings against Forestry Corporation of NSW for alleged breaches of forestry and biodiversity laws in Tallaganda State Forest.
Hunter mines on notice to bust the dust
The EPA is putting Hunter mines on notice to protect local air quality, with the annual Bust the Dust campaign kicking off this spring.
Expansion of the Return and Earn container deposit scheme
Information about the expansion of the Return and Earn container deposit scheme in 2027.
Waste not: $2 million boost for local government innovation
Applications are open for Round 4 of the Local Government Waste Solutions Fund (LGWS), with up to $2 million available.
New England-North West: community engagement
We are engaging with our New England-North West community on environmental matters.
Southern Meats fined for offensive odours in Goulburn
The EPA has fine Southern Meats Pty Ltd following community complaints about strong unpleasant odours - described by residents as decaying waste - drifting across parts of Goulburn in April 2025.
Former Anambah landfill monitoring and remediation
We are working with Maitland City Council to manage contamination across the former Anambah Landfill. Council is responsible for further investigations, monitoring and remediation.
States join forces to expand container deposit schemes to accept wine and spirits
In a major boost to recycling efforts across New South Wales and South Australia, each state’s container deposit scheme is set to expand to accept wine and spirit bottles and larger drink containers.
