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01 Nov 2024
Current exemptions under the Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act
Here you will find current exemptions in force in NSW granted by the EPA under the Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021.
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27 Jun 2025
Sydney landfill shortage
Greater Sydney’s landfill space is expected to run out by 2030 unless urgent action is taken.
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01 Nov 2024
Lake Illawarra snap-shot contamination assessment
In January and February 2024, the EPA and the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) undertook a snap-shot, single point in time, assessment of the Lake Illawarra catchment.
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18 Nov 2025
Beach debris ball investigation
Our investigation into the source of debris balls that washed up on Sydney beaches has determined they likely originated from Sydney Water’s land-based sewage treatment network.
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23 Aug 2024
Wheeny Creek investigation
We have been investigating alleged unlawful dumping at property 903C Blaxland Ridge Road, Wheeny Creek since October 2020.
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12 Aug 2024
Tahmoor odours investigation
We are reviewing each report of odour from the community and are working licensees to investigate the potential sources of odours in this region.
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07 Jul 2025
Tumut odours
We are aware of community complaints about odour alleged to be from the Bellettes Landfill near Tumut.
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10 Jul 2024
Tumblong odours
Information about our response to complaints about odours in the Tumblong area, including results from electronic monitors.
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26 Jun 2025
Awaba odours
We are aware of community complaints about odours alleged to be from the Remondis Australia Pty Ltd (Remondis) Organics Resource Recovery Facility at Awaba in Lake Macquarie.
