Pesticides
Pesticides are substances used to manage or eliminate pests. As some pesticides can threaten human health and the environment, the EPA controls their use in NSW and provides advice for people working with pesticides.
Radiation
The EPA regulates the use, sale, disposal, transport and clean-up of radioactive substances and radiation apparatus in NSW.
Recycling and reuse
Not everything needs to go to landfill – there are many ways we can reuse and recycle. The EPA leads efforts in NSW to increase recycling, by people, businesses, and governments. Learn about our programs and have your say on our plans.
Waste
Most activities generate waste, some of which is hazardous. The EPA manages the transport and disposal of hazardous waste, and works with industry to find sustainable solutions to minimise the amount of waste going to landfill.
Legislation and compliance
Licensing
Do I need a licence
The Guide to licensing is a general guide to EPA’s environment protection licensing requirements and provides information to help you determine if you are required to hold an environment protection licence and the steps to be followed to obtain a licence.
Community engagement
The EPA produces a range of draft policies, agreements and reports that call for community involvement, engagement and consultation.
For local government