OBJECT TO PROPOSED EPA CHANGES
Object to Proposed Changes to NSW Waste Managment Regulations
The NSW EPA has released an options paper (click on this link to download it) that details proposed changes to the regulations governing the management of waste within NSW.
The proposed regulations will allow (among other things) companies to burn residual waste instead of much cleaner fuels such as natural gas or better still, hydrogen which doesn’t produce any pollutants.
The EPA is also proposing to add some new waste management “precincts” and change a number of other regulations which we believe will damage our health, the environment and our food chain so it’s important that we lodge objections against the EPA’s proposed changes to stop this from happening and ensure that the health of NSW residents and the environment are protected.
We have until 5pm on Friday 16 May to lodge submissions and to make this as easy as possible No More Incinerators has provided a sample submission setting out the reasons why we shouldn’t be changing any of the current regulations, why there shouldn't be any new “precincts” added for burning waste anywhere in NSW, and what the viable alternative to burning our waste is.
We have until 5pm on Friday 16 May to lodge submissions and to make this as easy as possible No More Incinerators has provided a sample submission setting out the reasons why we shouldn’t be changing any of the current regulations, why there shouldn't be any new “precincts” added for burning waste anywhere in NSW, and what the viable alternative to burning our waste is.
How to object
You can create your own objection or use NMI’s submission below as a basis, but to be counted, your submission must be UNIQUE so you need to include an opening paragraph just explaining why you’re objecting. Then you can just pick 1 or 2 points from NMI’s submission to reinforce the issues you’ve raised.
Also include that Parkes should be removed from the designated precincts due to lack of community consultation, and risk to health, agriculture and the environment.
NSW Energy from Waste Framework Review Factsheet
Zero Waste OZ has also provided a handy, one page fact sheet to explain what will happen if the EPA goes ahead with their proposed changes and you can download it here:
How to lodge your submission
Once you’ve completed your submission save it as a PDF (click save as and change the file extension to .PDF), then email it to: energyfromwaste@epa.nsw.gov.au.
Then email it to Penny Sharpe at: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/ministers/minister-environment-heritage by filling in the form.
When you get to the text box you could type in:
The Hon. Penny Sharpe, MLC52 Martin PlaceSYDNEY NSW 2000
Dear Minister Sharpe
Please see attached my objection to the NSW EPA’s proposed changes to the NSW Waste Management Regulations.
Yours faithfullyYOUR NAME
Then attach your submission and click “I would like a response”. It’s important to use this form to make sure that your objection is recorded as official correspondence.
You can also email a copy of your objection to:Philip Donato MP at: orange@parliament.nsw.gov.auParkes Mayor, Neil Westcott at: council@parkes.nsw.gov.au
Submissions close at 5pm on Friday 16 May 2025.
Please see attached my objection to the NSW EPA’s proposed changes to the NSW Waste Management Regulations.
Yours faithfullyYOUR NAME
Then attach your submission and click “I would like a response”. It’s important to use this form to make sure that your objection is recorded as official correspondence.
You can also email a copy of your objection to:Philip Donato MP at: orange@parliament.nsw.gov.auParkes Mayor, Neil Westcott at: council@parkes.nsw.gov.au
Submissions close at 5pm on Friday 16 May 2025.
WHAT NOW?
When you get a receipt for your submission could you please also email a copy of your submission and the EPA’s receipt to info@parkescleanfuture.org.
Parkes Clean Future will compile submissions and responses that can be used to prove to the Government that the community opposes Energy-from-Waste and the proposed changes to regulations.