Waste levy rates for 2026-27
The NSW Government has announced waste levy rates will not rise above the Consumer Price Index in the 2026–27 financial year.
EPA issues fine for falsified waste records
Ferrycarrig Construction has been fined after a NSW EPA investigation found the company supplied dozens of falsified waste dockets relating to works at the Sydney Metro Waterloo construction site.
New Year Cheer: 15 billion containers recycled in Return and Earn milestone
NSW recyclers have benefited from $1.5 billion in refunds by returning a record 15 billion containers through Return and Earn.
Hazard characterisation of microplastics in wastewater
Interactions between microplastics and chemical contaminants in wastewater can alter the contaminants’ impact.
Circular Markets Grants
These grants support circular economy opportunities to bring compost made from household kerbside Food Organics Garden Organics services back to local communities in NSW.
Sydney Olympic Park odours
The NSW EPA has investigated possible cause of odours affecting residents at Lidcombe, Sydney Olympic Park, and Newington.
Hunter mines meet dust suppression standards
The NSW EPA's 2025 Bust the Dust campaign found Hunter mines are suppressing dust and minimising impacts on local air quality.
Unlicensed X-ray operators targeted by NSW EPA
A radiographer and a medical diagnostic imaging company were fined for using a portable X-ray device on elderly patients across Sydney without a licence.
Hunter River Salinity Trading Scheme 2023-24 Performance Report
In the 2023-24 financial year there were few large rainfall events, with no discharge opportunities at all from July 2023 to March 2024.