2019: Operating licence transition process

If you had a licence under the old laws, it automatically transitioned to an operating licence under the Environment Protection Act 2017 on 1 July 2021. Over the next 12 months EPA will work with...

2017: Sector guidance poster - agriculture

information about common industry hazards and how to manage risks...

1978: Transition guidance for environmental auditors

This guidance has been prepared to assist EPA appointed environmental auditors understand the transitional provisions relating to environmental audits and auditor appointments that apply upon the...

Regulating residential noise: local government toolkit

EPA has developed this toolkit to support local government (council) officers working in residential noise compliance and enforcement in Victoria. The toolkit explains the legal framework for councils...

1966: Fire prevention

An A3 poster for businesses to print out, illustrating how to reduce the risk of fire. Available in English, Arabic, Assyrian, Dari, Punjabi and Vietnamese...

IWRG423: Oil filters — Classification for reuse

To achieve the best environmental outcome, used oil filters have been classified by EPA because there are recycling opportunities for the waste oil, metal filter casing, and cardboard filter materials...

IWRG644.1: Used containers – transport and management

These guidelines are for any business involved in the supply, use, reuse, reconditioning, recycling and disposal of containers that have been used for prescribed industrial wastes (PIWs). This...

EPA Annual Plan (July 2021 to June 2022)

This annual plan outlines our priorities and key activities for the financial year 2021 to 2022...

1834.1: Civil construction, building and demolition guide

This guide supports the civil construction, building and demolition industries to eliminate or reduce the risk of harm to human health and the environment through good environmental practice. It is...

Air pollution sources in inner west Melbourne

EPA works with industry, business and communities to reduce air pollution. A focus of this work in recent years has been in Melbourne’s inner west. This area experiences air pollution from a...