North St Marys fire
On Saturday 29 November 2025, a very large chemical fire occurred at Coopers Environmental Waste Recycling in North St Marys.
EPA launches investigation into North St Marys fire
The NSW EPA has commenced an investigation into a large chemical fire at Coopers Environmental Waste Recycling in North St Marys.
Environmental Legislation Amendment Act 2025
Changes introduced by the Environmental Legislation Amendment Act 2025
St Marys fire update: EPA extends exclusion area
The EPA has updated its advice to members of the community as clean-up and investigation of the St Marys site continues following a fire at the Cooper’s Environmental Waste Recycling.
Microplastic quantification in wastewater
Plastics enter wastewater treatment plants, and despite removal methods such as filter screens, some microplastics still escape into the environment.
Plastics research
We commissioned research and reports into plastic pollution to guide our work.
Compostable plastics in green waste
Compostable plastics may appear to be a straightforward solution for challenging-to-recycle waste streams. However, their performance in real-world composting conditions needs further scrutiny.
Marys Mount Landfill Fire Gunnedah
Information about the fire at Marys Mount Landfill near Gunnedah
$1.16 million helps councils team up to cut waste and costs
Seven council-led initiatives will share $1.16 million to develop smarter, more cost-efficient waste and recycling services.
Water monitoring project focuses on pesticides in Mid North Coast waterways
A pesticide water monitoring project is underway across Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Valley on the NSW Mid North Coast.
