As the waste tyre industry faces new export bans and government regulations, Environment Protection Authority Victoria says it’s important to develop industry understanding. Read more
EPA investigator appointed
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has appointed its first Chief Investigator. Read more
Illegal waste crackdown
EPA and Hume City Council are encouraging members of the public to report illegal waste dumpers who unload piles of asbestos-contaminated soil in streets or on public land.
Waste Expo Australia goes online
Waste Expo Australia is taking its conference online this month.
Upgrade plan for Barwon Water plant
Barwon Region Water Corporation has applied to Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) for a development licence to upgrade its treatment plant at Colac.
VIC EPA backing Sustainability Awards
EPA Victoria has announced that they will again sponsor the Premier’s Sustainability Awards.
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. Read more
VIC EPA appoints new Chief Environmental Scientist
The Governing Board of EPA (Environmental Protection Authority) Victoria has appointed a new Chief Environmental Scientist. Read more
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.