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    • Air

      Breathing clean air is essential for health and wellbeing. The EPA strives to keep our air clean by measuring air quality, setting standards, regulating industries, and community reporting of air pollution.

    • Chemicals

      We present information on the chemicals you use at home, what the law says about using chemicals, and how we enforce the rules.

    • Climate change

      Learn about the causes and consequences of climate change, the NSW Government’s response, and how the EPA is strengthening its approaches.

    • Contaminated land

      What to do if land is contaminated, how we deal with it and prevent it, and the current list of notified sites.

    • Dangerous goods

      We explain the rules around transporting dangerous goods by road and rail, how to get driver and vehicle licences for transporting dangerous goods, and how to get training.

    • Household building and renovation

      Protect yourself and the community from the dangers of treated timber, lead and asbestos in your home. Read about safety precautions, and what you should know before disposing of building waste.

    • Illegal dumping  

      Everybody hates littering and dumping. Here’s what we’re doing to stop it, and what you can do to help.

    • Litter

      Litter is anything unwanted that has been thrown away, blown away or left in the wrong place. Find out what we're doing to prevent littering.

    • Native forestry

      We regulate the native forestry industry in NSW. Learn about how we maintain the quality of soils and water, our work to protect precious habitat for our native wildlife, and how we enforce the rules for sustainable timber production.

    • Noise

      Read our advice on what you can do about noise pollution in your area, and the rules around noise.

    • Onshore gas industry

      The EPA, as a leader, partner and protector, works with government agencies, industry and communities to ensure onshore gas operators meet their statutory responsibilities.

    • 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.

    • Plastics

      The supply of some single-use plastics are now being phased-out in NSW. Find out more and whether any exemptions apply to you.

    • 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.

    • Water

      Clean water has a positive impact on human health, the environment and the economy. The EPA works to minimise pollution and improve water quality, including collaborating with other agencies on Our Living River.

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