On 29 January 2025, the EPA collected water samples for PFAS analysis at 8 locations: upstream of Richmond Bridge near the North Richmond sewage treatment plant, Richmond Bridge, Richmond Lowlands, upstream of Rickarbys Creek, Windsor Beach downstream of …
NSW has just passed landmark legislation to become the first state to implement a statewide mandate for Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) recycling, to divert food waste from landfill into compost. The legislation mandates FOGO collection services …
The St Mary’s facility is a key processing site for household problem waste, including paint, gas bottles, batteries, cooking oils, and other materials commonly collected from CleanOut events and CRCs, services jointly run by local councils and the NSW EPA …
The EPA was alerted to the death of the peacocks last month, and subsequent testing has revealed they ingested bait-like seeds, as well as the chemicals brodifacoum and sulfotep, which can be found in insecticides. EPA Executive Director Regulatory …
Beginning in April 2024, the clean-up works were undertaken to help clear several large debris rafts, comprising organic and human-made materials, that formed in part of the river following severe flood events across the state’s Central West region. …
Results from the 2024 Garage Sale Trail show Central Coast residents sold and purchased the most items, reusing a staggering 14 tonnes. NSW also came out as the best performing State, reusing 178 tonnes of items. NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) …
FRNSW crews have responded to 13 lithium-ion battery fires across NSW since Sunday 2 February, including four incidents in a 12 hour period last week. So far in 2025, there have been 25 lithium-ion-related fires. In one incident in Sydney’s southwest, …
The EPA launched its prosecution of He Co Pty Ltd (formerly known as Hemisphere Construction Pty Ltd), and its director George Khouzame in 2023 during an ongoing investigation into the alleged illegal dumping of asbestos-contaminated waste at a property in …
An investigation launched by the NSW EPA last November revealed the man was providing covert solarium services out of two residential properties in West Wollongong and Warrawong, where he reportedly charged individuals $35 for 35 minutes of tanning bed use …
During an inspection of the premises in July last year, EPA officers also found cement had spilled next to a stormwater drain, and a damaged reactor vessel, used in manufacturing, was leaking chemicals in a building classified as having an explosive gas …
In November last year, the EPA received a report that at least 12 magpies were found sick or deceased by members of the public and the wildlife group, For Australian Wildlife Needing Aid (FAWNA). EPA Director Operations, John Forcier, said toxicological …
Previous governments left Greater Sydney on the brink of a waste crisis. Without new waste and recycling solutions, Greater Sydney’s landfill capacity will be exhausted by 2030. The Minns Labor Government is committed to solving the waste challenges and …
Steve Beaman, Executive Director Regulatory Practice & Services said the campaign will review compliance with EPA Biosolids Guidelines and will also provide important information to inform future regulatory settings aligned to the new requirements in …
The offences are estimated to have occurred between 20 September and 22 November 2021 after Whites Timber was engaged by a landholder to undertake forestry operations. Whites Timber then subcontracted the work to Whites Haulage. EPA Executive Director …
Proponents of large developments, including coal mines, landfills, chemical manufacturers and cement and metal producers, must provide robust and consistent information about their potential greenhouse gas emissions early in the planning process. Industry …
Over three days, the Zoo is teaming up with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to host giant sculptures of commonly littered items such as food packaging, plastic water bottles and coffee cups. They stand next to statues of some of our most …
On 9 January, EPA officers collected nine water samples for PFAS analysis from locations at Tower Beach, the opening of the Cooks River, Kyeemagh and Brighton-Le-Sands beach baths. All samples show that PFAS is well below the National Health and Medical …
The waste was delivered to the private property in 2023 after the landowners advertised for fill material, which can be used as a base material for building or landscaping. An EPA investigation found the fill contained fragments of asbestos. A clean-up …
The NSW Government has waived the waste levy fee for six weeks to support communities impacted by recent severe thunderstorms as they rebuild and recover. The Natural Disaster Waste Levy Exemption now applies to the following additional Local Government …
EPA Director of Operations, Adam Gilligan said a team of technical experts in pollution matters and specialist investigators are exploring all lines of enquiry including potential connections between the various incidents. “Investigating pollution …
