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Management and storage of combustible recyclable and waste materials guidance

Publication 1667

Published by:
Environment Protection Authority
Date:
2 May 2025

This provides practical guidance on how to comply with Victorian environment protection laws that require duty holders to:

  • understand the fire hazards associated with their activities and put controls in place to reduce the fire risk associated with those hazards
  • manage and store combustible recyclable and waste materials (CRWM) in a manner that protects the environment and human health from the risk of fire
  • prepare an emergency management plan in response to a fire emergency.
Publication number:1667.3
Number of pages:80
Release date:1 July 2021

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