The real cost of illegal dumping

Some people dump waste in our environment to avoid the costs of lawful disposal. Others simply cut corners to save time. Whatever the perceived benefit, the cost to the community is always higher...

EPA fines company over sports ground pollution incident

EPA Victoria has fined Earth Systems Consulting Pty Ltd more than $1,800 over an incident that led to reports from the public of smoke, odour and litter on a sports ground at Sale. The fine of $1,849...

Update: Alpine MDF wood fibre incident

EPA Victoria has ordered a thorough clean-up and launched an official investigation, after an incident on ANZAC Day when a large quantity of wood fibre material escaped Alpine MDF’s North...

Waste levy waiver for flood waste

The Victorian Government is helping flood-affected communities clean up and recover by removing charges to dispose of flood waste. The waste levy for flood waste will be completely waived, and...

How to extract waste tracker data

Step by step guide on how to export waste record data in Waste Tracker...

Light and maintain wood heater fire

Find out how to light and maintain wood heater fires effectively...

Level Crossing Removal Project

You can contact EPA or the Level Crossing Removal Project with questions or complaints about the project. It is part of the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority...

Permission exemptions

You must have a permission from us to develop or perform a prescribed activity. There are some circumstances however, where we have the power to grant an exemption from having a permission...

Air quality notices

Permission applications and the environment protection principles

Information and guidance on the application of the principles of environment protection to EPA’s works approval and licensing approval processes...