EPA lays charges against individual in relation to Lara waste pile

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has laid two charges against an individual following an investigation into the alleged failure to remove illegally dumped waste at a residential...

Burning off? Don't toss any old waste onto the fire, says EPA

With landholders making use of cooler weather to get some burning done, Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is warning that the mistake of tossing waste into the flames when burning off...

Lyndhurst water recycling plant - have your say

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is calling for public comment on a proposed new wastewater recycling plant in the Aquarevo residential estate at Lyndhurst. South East Water has applied...

EPA fines Biomix over water monitoring

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has fined Biomix Pty Ltd over groundwater monitoring at the company’s Stanhope composting facility. EPA North West Regional Manager Dr Scott...

More progress at Lemon Springs dump site

Continued drone surveying of the Lemon Springs illegal waste dump in the state’s north west has revealed additional underground locations of interest. Ground penetrating radar was used in the...

Abattoir company fined and ordered to control the smell

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has fined a Poowong Abattoir over offensive odour affecting nearby residents, and required the company to plan improvements to prevent odour from...

Campbellfield waste consolidation facility - Have your say

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is calling for public comment on a proposed Prescribed Industrial Waste (PIW) Management facility in Campbellfield. Greencare Environmental Solutions...

Warrnambool sewage treatment upgrade - Have your say

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is calling for public comment on a proposed sewage treatment plant upgrade for Warrnambool. Wannon Water has applied for an EPA Works Approval for the...

Hazelwood mine fire sentence

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) says today’s Supreme Court sentencing decision to fine four companies a total of $380,000 over the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire, sends a clear message...

Walking the dog means picking up too

With so many of us at home, one winner is the family dog who may be getting more walks than ever. But Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has a reminder for dog owners going walkies: if...