EPA Victoria has announced that they will again sponsor the Premier’s Sustainability Awards.
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New rules for VIC EPA announced
Some waste handling businesses will require a licence, permit or registration for the first time with the Environmental Protection Act to start on 1 July.
New Chairperson appointed at Sustainability Victoria
Johan Scheffer has been appointed as the new Chairperson of Sustainability Victoria for the next five years.
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VIC EPA appoints new Chief Environmental Scientist
The Governing Board of EPA (Environmental Protection Authority) Victoria has appointed a new Chief Environmental Scientist.
EPA VIC steps up fire risk enforcement
EPA Victoria is intensifying its enforcement campaign at recycling sites, with inspection teams applying a zero-tolerance approach that has already cut the size and impact of recycling fires in Melbourne.
Work progresses on Lemon Springs illegal waste dump remediation
EPA Victoria’s remediation of an illegal waste dump 15 kilometres south of Kaniva at Lemon Springs continues, with the release of a Request for Proposal for the next stage of works.
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Works approval granted for second MR Landfill biogas facility
EPA Victoria has granted a works approval for a second biogas facility at Melbourne Regional Landfill.
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What does Victoria’s State of Disaster mean for waste?
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced operational changes to industries under the state’s stage four restrictions. Councils and the waste and recycling industry should continue to provide critical waste services to Victorians.
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Last truckload leaves Glass Recovery Services site in Coolaroo
After an eight month operation led by EPA Victoria, the last truckload of contaminated glass waste from Glass Recovery Services (GRS) has been removed.
Read moreLast truckload leaves Glass Recovery Services site in Coolaroo
Extinguishing risk: EPA Victoria
Waste Management Review explores the Victorian EPA’s amended policy for combustible recyclable and waste materials and a training partnership to support it.