NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) officers have inspected a waste site in Tomago, and 11 other sites across NSW, as part of a proactive compliance and inspection campaign.
The unannounced coordinated checks were carried out on August 28, to ensure the facilities are complying with environmental protection licences, to protect the environment and human health.
EPA officers inspected the Tomago facility, along with one in the Illawarra and 10 Sydney facilities, all part of the Bingo Group of waste and recycling companies.
Each site was assessed for compliance with waste management practices, pollution controls, stormwater runoff, dust emissions, emergency response plans and chemical storage.
EPA Director Major Compliance and Investigations Greg Sheehy said the EPA was committed to ensuring all licenced premises were vigilant about protecting the environment.
“We expect all facilities to be run properly and have care for the environment and the community at the heart of every action.”
The EPA is now reviewing the outcomes of the inspections, the process is expected to take several weeks.
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| Image Credit: Bingo Industries |
