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We're the state's independent environmental regulator.

We protect the health of our community and environment from pollution and waste.

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General environmental duty

General environmental duty (GED) is a shared responsibility to prevent harm to the environment. This applies to everyone.

Burned waste remains spread over a large area of land

Disaster waste levy waiver

Residents affected by the February 2024 emergency events can dispose of waste free of charge at a council operated waste transfer station.

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Smoke and your health

Learn how bushfire and other types of smoke can impact your health.

Illegal waste dumping is harmful

Report illegal waste dumping

Dumped waste harms our community and environment. When you report dumping to EPA you’re supporting our response to waste crime.

Reduce wood heater smoke

Reduce wood heater smoke

Wood heater smoke during winter can pollute the air. Learn how to reduce smoke impacts on you and your neighbours.

Strategic Plan 2022-27

Strategic Plan 2022-27

Our Strategic Plan 2022-27 defines our purpose and the outcomes we want to see in this period.

Latest media releases and news

Be careful what you burn says EPA 19 May

Cigarettes more expensive if you toss them out of the car 14 May

Nearly $2,000 to dump a load of rubbish 12 May

EPA sniffs out Deer Park odour problem 8 May

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Compliance and enforcement activity

Fines and infringements

11,989

Fines for environmental offences

Inspections for compliance

4,055

Inspections

Compliance obligations

Reporting pollution

19,757

Pollution reports from community

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