What we do

Find out how EPA works with the community, industry and businesses to prevent pollution and waste in Victoria...

Waste and recycling during coronavirus

Waste services can continue operating during the coronavirus pandemic...

Analysis of West Gate Tunnel Project air monitoring data

The Victorian Government’s Air Quality Strategy and Air Quality Improvement Precincts aim to address local air quality in Melbourne's inner and outer west. These initiatives are focused on...

Unreasonable noise guidelines

The Environment Protection Act 2017  (the Act) and the Environment Protection Regulations 2021  (the Regulations) change the way noise emissions are assessed and managed in Victoria. The Act...

Fines likely following Bendigo vehicle noise testing

Six noisy Bendigo motorists face $1,000 fines following a joint EPA Victoria and Victoria Police operation to spot noisy vehicles on Saturday 28 October. The roadside operation held near Lake Weeroona...

Geelong area man on EPA dumping charges

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has laid two charges against a man living in the Geelong region under the Environment Protection Act , following a comprehensive investigation into the...

Wind Energy Facility Turbine Noise Regulation Guidelines

This guide provides an outline of the requirements that apply to noise from wind turbines under the Environment Protection Regulations 2021 (EP Regulations). It is intended to assist wind energy...

Report litter and pollution

Find out how to report pollution in Victoria. Includes how to pay or dispute a vehicle litter fine...

Report is:in beaches besieged by summer bucketing

The best performing beaches so far this summer have been ranked in EPA Victoria’s mid summer Beach Report, with recent heavy rains ensuring many of our favourite bayside spots were not gold star...

Licence and permit amendments

Understand what a licence or permit amendment is for, and who can apply for one...