In June 2025, EPA Victoria had charged eight individuals, companies, and company directors for failing to comply with regulatory notices,…[Read More]
Waste company to $300K for dodging weighbridge practices
Published: July 29, 2025
The Parramatta Local Court has ordered a Western Sydney waste company to pay nearly $300,000, that included $30,000 towards NSW…[Read More]
Battery processing company to pay $30K fine for unsafe storage of lead waste
Published: July 29, 2025
A used battery processing company has been issued with a $30,000 fine for storing toxic lead waste outside approved areas…[Read More]
Sediment run-off sees Council fined almost $10K
Published: June 25, 2025
A Council has received almost a $10,000 fine for failing to properly implement controls, allowing sediment to flow into a…[Read More]
Protocol on how and when sewer spills are reported to EPA: Updated
Published: June 5, 2025
EPA Victoria has updated the sewer spill notification protocol that serves as a guide for Water Corporations and EPA on…[Read More]
General Standard Policy updated by EPA Victoria
Published: June 5, 2025
EPA Victoria released an update of the general standards policy. The policy is intended to assist people to understand and…[Read More]
Recycling Victoria’s Compliance and Enforcement policy
Published: June 5, 2025
Recycling Victoria is making available their Compliance and Enforcement Policy that focuses on Recycling Victoria’s role as the state’s regulator…[Read More]
EPA Victoria sends reminder to agriculture sector to correctly dispose of waste
Published: May 21, 2025
EPA Victoria is reminding agricultural businesses to refer to the guide for farm waste management to help with correctly disposing…[Read More]
Fines for Victorian dairy farms for non-compliant of dairy effluent management
Published: May 7, 2025
Recently, EPA Victoria inspected 43 dairy farms across three eastern Gippsland municipalities. It was found only 8 dairy farms in…[Read More]
Carlton petrol station owner issued fine for contaminated soil and escape of fuel vapour
Published: May 7, 2025
The owner of a Carlton petrol station, who is from NSW, has been fined $5,928 for failing to show it was obeying an Environmental Action Notice from…[Read More]
