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Environmental Links

Useful links and references to government departments, environmental organisations and other helpful sites.

Government Departments

• Department of Local Government - Septic Safe
• NSW Health - Wastewater
• Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources (DIPNR)
• Department of Environment and Climate Change (NSW)
• Department of Environment and Climate Change - Noise Control
• Department of Environment, Water Heritage and the Arts
• National Parks and Wildlife

Legislation and Guidelines

• Environment & Health Protection Guidelines - Onsite Sewage Management for single households
• Local Government Act 1993
• Local Government (General) Regulation 2005
• Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

Waste & Recycling

• Clean Up Australia
• Keep Australia Beautiful NSW
• Planet Ark
• Recycling Near You
• United Nations Environment Program
• SCRAP
• Midwaste Regional Waste Forum
• Resource NSW

Other Sites and Organisations

• National Public Toilet Map
• RSPCA
• WIRES
• Animal Welfare League

Water Resources

• Urbanwater - managing the urban water cycle: tools and resources

Contact details
Customer Service
02 6591 7222 (ph)
02 6591 7200 (fax)
council@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au

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