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14 Jul 2021
Glass fines
While large quantities of glass are recovered for recycling, the collection and sorting process generates crushed grass (glass fines) unsuitable for re-manufacture into glass containers.
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14 Jul 2021
Expanded polystyrene
The recycling rate for expanded polystyrene (EPS) is growing due to major investment in recycling infrastructure coupled with a boost in industry awareness and knowledge.
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05 Dec 2025
Business recycling directory
Planet Ark, in partnership with the EPA, produced a Business Recycling directory, an online directory and associated hotline that make recycling easier for small to medium-sized businesses.
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01 Oct 2025
Standard recycling signs
The EPA has provided these waste and recycling resources for promoting recycling facilities at events, workplaces and home. Download and use these graphics and signs, copyright free, for any reasonable purpose.
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23 Sep 2019
Waste: NSW overview
The EPA provides leadership to ensure NSW has a fair, modern and well-regulated waste industry. The EPA works with communities, government and business to reduce the impact of waste on the environment, to protect our air, waterways, land and health of the community.