Litter composition by volume | 2024–25
The graphs in this section show the composition of litter volume data recorded by the study in 2024–25, reported as the number of litres per 1000m².
Container deposit scheme: beverage container litter | 2024-25
The Key Littered Items Study has tracked changes in beverage container litter since the 2017 introduction of the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).
Litter location | 2024-25
The Key Littered Items Study monitoring sites are in mangroves in urban estuaries.
EPA testing gives Little Newry waterways and Oyster Creek the all clear
Testing conducted by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has found that forestry operations in Little Newry State Forest near Coffs Harbour have not impacted the water quality in nearby rivers and creeks.
EPA continues surface water monitoring in the Belubula River
The EPA has recently completed its latest round of surface water sampling in the Belubula River, between Malaongulli Road, Mandurama and Canowindra.
Tougher tan ban under new NSW radiation laws
The NSW Government has strengthened provisions under the Protection from Harmful Radiation Regulation 2025 with a significant increase in penalties for the illegal commercial use of UV tanning units.
Local Government Waste Data Survey 2023-24
The annual Local Government Waste Data Survey collects data from all 128 NSW councils on domestic, public and street waste.
Business food waste
From 1 July 2026 businesses in NSW must separate food waste from general waste. Get your business ready.
Statement on environmental lead risks at Broken Hill report
The Broken Hill Environmental Lead Program (BHELP) steering committee commissioned a scientific study into the impacts of mining on blood lead levels in children in Broken Hill in 2018.
