Energy from waste in NSW
Information about energy from waste, the management of waste that cannot be recycled and the framework that applies to proposals for energy from waste facilities.
2024–25 litter data for NSW
This report details the findings from the NSW Key Littered Items Study for 2024–25.
Litter composition by density | 2024–25
The graphs in this section show the composition of litter density data recorded by the study in 2024–25, reported as the number of items per 1000m².
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.
