EPA Victoria statement on Hosken Reserve, Coburg North

EPA Victoria is in contact with Merri-bek Council about an asbestos discovery at Hosken Reserve, Coburg North. This is a separate incident not related to contamination found in mulch at Donald McLean...

Response to asbestos update 2 Tuesday 9 April

EPA Victoria’s investigation of sources of mulch delivered to parks and reserves where possible traces of asbestos have been reported continues. We are grateful to the community for continuing...

Prevent building site stormwater pollution

Stormwater can pollute our waterways. Find out how to avoid polluting stormwater on your building site...

EPA response to asbestos in mulch in parks update 13 April

EPA Victoria continues to investigate asbestos reports and ensure that any risks to the Victorian public remain low through active management and control of Councils and the resource and recovery...

EPA response to asbestos in mulch in parks update 14 April

Another council park has been removed from the active sites list as EPA continues its investigation of reports of asbestos in mulch in public parks and reserves. A clearance certificate has been...

Careless burning off could be burning money

As fire restrictions ease around the state, EPA Victoria is warning landholders that what they toss into the flames while burning off this autumn could be costly for the environment and their hip...

Landfill guidance and policy documents

Find EPA guidelines and policies about landfill management...

Measuring music noise - alternative assessment locations

This information is for people who own, operate or manage: entertainment venues outdoor entertainment events. The information relates to assessing music emissions from your venue or event. It will...

EPA urges - track your trash

EPA Victoria is warning residents that illegal waste dumping is on the rise, and it is everyone’s responsibility to keep an eye on where their skip bin loads of renovation waste and hard rubbish...

Muddy tracks in the street lead to an EPA fine

A Thomastown company has been fined, after officers from EPA Victoria traced muddy tracks back to its Trawalla Avenue premises.    They issued PGH Bricks & Pavers Pty Ltd with a $1,923...