IWRG702: Soil sampling

This guideline provides information relating to the most suitable patterns for sampling and the number of samples to be taken to ensure the appropriate hazard categorisation is applied to soils being...

IWRG422: Large containers (>200 L) contaminated with PIW — Classification for reuse

To achieve the best environmental outcome, large containers contaminated with prescribed industrial waste (PIW) have been classified by EPA, because there are opportunities for their reuse and...

IWRG701: Sampling and analysis of waters, wastewaters, soils and wastes

Environmental samples are analysed for a range of purposes such as meeting statutory requirements of the Environment Protection Act 1970 and the Pollution of Waters by Oils and Noxious Substances Act...

Used packaging obligations for businesses

A business in a supply chain that uses packaging or packaged products and has a turnover of more than $5 million annually is likely to have a number of obligations under the National Environmental...

IWRG643.2: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) management

This guideline summarises the requirements for the storage, handling, use and transport of materials containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in Victoria...

IWRG814.2: Vehicle guidance: Non-tanker vehicles/trailers

This guideline describes the vehicle requirements for non-tanker vehicles/trailers that transport prescribed industrial waste. It forms part of the Industrial Waste Resource Guidelines, which offer...

IWRG816.2: Vehicle guidance: Tanker/tanker trailer

This guideline describes the requirements for tanker/tanker trailer vehicles that transport prescribed industrial waste. It forms part of the Industrial Waste Resource Guidelines, which offer guidance...

IWRG421: Grease interceptor trap waste — Classification for reuse

The EPA has issued a classification for the management of grease interceptor trap waste to achieve the best environmental outcome. Significant quantities are generated in Victoria and there are...

IWRG612.1: Clinical and related waste – operational guidance

EPA Victoria is responsible for regulating the storage, transport, treatment and disposal of clinical and related wastes in Victoria under the Environment Protection (Industrial Waste Resource...

IWRG641.1: Farm waste management

Good waste management on farms is essential to ensure a healthy, safe and productive farming enterprise. Farmers, along with all Victorians, have obligations under legislation to ensure their wastes...