Reporting pollution
Everyone has a vital role to play in protecting our environment. Pollution can occur at any time of the day or night, at any time of the year and in both metropolitan and country areas. EPA relies on you to be its eyes and ears in your neighbourhood.
On this page you will find information about:
EPA pollution watch line
Call the 24 hour EPA Pollution Watch Line when you notice: smoke or odours from an industry or business, spills or slicks in waterways, illegal dumping of wastes, noise from a factory or industrial complex.
| Melbourne Metropolitan Area | 9695 2777 |
| Outside Metropolitan Melbourne | 1800 444 004 |
| Regional | Phone your nearest EPA regional office |
More about the EPA Pollution Watch Line.
Reporting litter from a car
Victoria’s public litter reporting system is unique to Australia and allows members of the public to report those who they see littering from motor vehicles.
| Reporting online | Register to report OR Log in to report |
| Report by Mail or Fax | Litter Report Form (PDF 403kB). Fill in the form and mail or fax to EPA. Our contact details are on the form. |
| Litter reporting infoline | 1800 35 25 55 - For more information or to have the reporting form mailed to you. |
More information about reporting litter from a car
Reporting smoky vehicles
Legislation defines a smoky vehicle as one which continuously emits visible smoke for 10 seconds or more.
| Reporting online | Register to report OR Log in to report |
| Melbourne Metropolitan Area | 9695 2755 |
| Outside Metropolitan Melbourne | 1800 444 051 |
FAQ about reporting smoky vehicles
Help
Forgot your password?
You can request your login details be sent by email from the reporting system login page.
If you didn't include an email address when you registered, or it is no longer current, then please contact EPA on (03) 9695 2664 or email vehicle.enforcement@epa.vic.gov.au.
How to update your contact details
Once you have logged in, there are menu options available to update your contact details or your password.
Further information
For enquiries and user helpdesk for the online reporting tool, call (03) 9695 2664 or email vehicle.enforcement@epa.vic.gov.au.