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.
3M Australia issued updated Clean Up Notice for PFAS in Capertee River
3M Australia has been issued an updated Clean Up Notice after PFAS linked to contamination at Brogans Creek Quarry were detected further downstream in the Capertee River.
Game-changing waste solutions awarded funding
Ten innovative council-led projects will share in more than $2.3 million for initiatives that rethink how we address problematic waste.
$10 million to rescue food, fight the war on waste
More than $10 million has been awarded to businesses, organisations and Councils who are rescuing food waste across NSW.
Disclosure log 2025
The disclosure log sets out information about formal applications released under the GIPA Act that may be of interest to members of the public.
Climate change
Learn about the causes and consequences of climate change, the NSW Government’s response, and how the EPA is strengthening its approaches.
Our climate change policy and action plan
We have a critical role in protecting the environment from the threat of climate change and in delivering actions that will support NSW to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Air
Breathing clean air is essential for health and wellbeing. We strive to keep our air clean by measuring air quality, setting standards, regulating industries, and community reporting of air pollution. Breathing clean air is essential for health and wellbeing. We strive to keep our air clean by measuring air quality, setting standards, regulating industries, and community reporting of air pollution. Breathing clean air is essential for health and wellbeing.