Pollution

The burning of rubbish is prohibited in Ryde and offenders may be fined up to $500 on the spot. In addition, owners of solid-fuel  heaters and occupiers of industrial and commercial premises must take all practicable means to prevent or minimise air  pollution. Council Environmental Health Officers investigate air pollution complaints.

If pollution is occurring at the time, residents should contact Council's Customer Service Centre, 9952 8222 during office hours, or the EPA Pollution Line if urgent attention is required after hours, phone 131555.

Backyard Burning 

Burning garden refuse and other waste in the open and in incinerators pollutes the air and can annoy neighbours.

To prevent pollution the State Government has prohibited all burning in the open and in incinerators (including the burning of   vegetation and domestic waste) in the Sydney Metropolitan Area.

The burning of rubbish is prohibited in Ryde and offenders may be fined up to $500 on the spot. In addition, owners of solid-fuel  heaters and occupiers of industrial and commercial premises must take all practicable means to prevent or minimise air pollution. Council Environmental Health Officers investigate air pollution complaints.

If pollution is occurring at the time, residents should contact Council's Customer Service Centre, (02) 9952 8222 during office  hours, or the EPA Pollution Line if urgent attention is required after hours, 131 555.

Backyard Burning is Banned Brochure (PDF 66KB)

'CARe for the Air'

Pilot Environmental Compliance and Education Project (Automotive Businesses) - This project was completed in June 2004  and targeted the abundance of automotive businesses in the Gladesville area of the City of Ryde.

The project primarily involved conducting compliance audits and raising environmental awareness of the target group on air,  water, noise and waste related activities.

The study area selected for the program was that locality bounded by Victoria, Monash, Higginbotham and Cressy Roads  Gladesville and contained 27 automotive businesses.

Project Aim:

1. To raise the level of environmental awareness of owners and operators of automotive businesses in the Gladesville Industrial / Commercial area (the study area) on stormwater, air, noise and waste pollution issues.

Project Objectives:

1. To educate and encourage owners and operators of 27 automotive businesses in the study area to reduce the use and release of polluting substances to the local environment, by the end of the program.
2. To develop and distribute an industry specific fact sheet on air pollution that can be used by automotive businesses to assist them in meeting their environmental responsibilities The fact sheet / s would include information on:

• Handling and storage of materials in particular chemicals, solvents etc to reduce potential air pollution.
• Air emissions from spray booths and related control and maintenance requirements.
• Proper disposal of used solvents and the potential harm caused from allowing solvents to evaporate into the atmosphere.