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.
NSW steps up food business recycling with new rules
The NSW EPA has launched a major campaign to help businesses prepare for upcoming food waste recycling requirements, with the first phase of the mandates coming in from July 2026.
Exemptions from the FOGO mandates
Information about generic exemptions and custom exemptions to the NSW Government Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) Mandates
Recycling trial expands to combat battery fires
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)’s successful embedded batteries trial is expanding to another 13 locations across the state, allowing more communities to safely dispose of and recycle items with built-in batteries for free.
Rix's Creek Coal Mine fined for water pollution incident
The EPA has fined Rix's Creek Pty Limited $30,000 following the discharge of saline groundwater from historical underground workings at its coal mine near Singelton.
