Helping Victorians protect their community from pollution and waste. epa.vic.gov.auhttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.auhttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mkjoh4u3dn2jDumped tyres are toxic. So we track their movement across the state. More than 95% of tracked tyres are documented at their source, in transport and at lawful disposal. 3 years ago it was just 13%.28 Apr 2026 03:48 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkjoh4u3dn2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mfnwrlvx5a2rSome good news to start the year. Tyre transport tracking reports are up by 75%. Meaning a safer environment for you. More operators are stepping up by doing the right thing (but there’s still work to do in 2026).25 Feb 2026 05:22 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfnwrlvx5a2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mez353mldk22The single use plastics ban now includes items attached to packaged food expired. Reusable and biodegradable options are on store shelves now!16 Feb 2026 22:14 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mez353mldk22https://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mekqlrsamk2eTyres were introduced 130 years ago to improve our economy. Now they’re impacting our environment. Report dumped tyres or stockpiles to us.11 Feb 2026 05:28 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mekqlrsamk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mdoupq6hjs2cSmoke from #VicFires has reached parts of Gippsland. The south west regions and Melbourne are still experiencing fair to poor air quality. We recommend people with sensitivities take precautions. These conditions are expected to remain through the afternoon and into the evening.31 Jan 2026 03:27 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdoupq6hjs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mdmksdeabc2lNew data has shown poor air quality in parts of Melbourne. Air quality in the Otway region also remains fair to poor. These are impacts from #VicFires. We recommend people with sensitivities take precautions.30 Jan 2026 05:24 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdmksdeabc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mdjx4lcgwk2pForecast low wind in the Otway region will likely keep #VicFires smoke in the area. Air quality is expected to be poor. There is help if you need it: • call NURSE-ON-CALL 1300 60 60 24 for advice. • call 000 if anyone has trouble breathing or chest pain/tightness.29 Jan 2026 04:27 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdjx4lcgwk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mcdziimxq22dReturning home after a fire can be overwhelming. There’s a lot to take in, and safety might not be the first thing on your mind. But it’s important to be aware, If your home or nearby buildings were built before 2003, asbestos may be present. #vicfires #bushfire #ausfires14 Jan 2026 02:28 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcdziimxq22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mc6lc6daw22rSmoke from #vicfires and southerly winds are causing poor to very poor air quality across several regions. Poor: Wimmera Horsham area, Central Victoria including Melbourne CBD Very poor: Mallee Ouyen, Red Cliffs, Mildura, Bendigo, Echuca, Bright, Myrtleford, Beechworth.11 Jan 2026 22:31 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc6lc6daw22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mbxli5dce42lWe have installed air monitoring stations at Alexandra and Yea. Residents and surrounds can now access current and forecasted air quality for their area. Air quality for Yea is currently very poor and Alexandra is extremely poor. #VicFires #Bushfire #Victoria09 Jan 2026 03:45 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbxli5dce42lhttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mbwzpfpr3224Keep yourself safe today [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Jan 2026 22:27 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbwzpfpr3224https://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mbvbdqy5mk2tPrepare now for heavy smoke. Bushfire smoke can travel long distances and affect your health. Even if you're not close to a fire. Here is how you can prepare: 🧵⤵️ #bushfire #vicfires #victoria #fire08 Jan 2026 05:39 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbvbdqy5mk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mbuv7cnjhe2zIt’s extremely hot across Victoria. Parts of the state have a catastrophic fire danger rating. Keep checking VicEmergency and the Country Fire Authority websites as things can change quickly.08 Jan 2026 02:01 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbuv7cnjhe2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mbsttxjfbs2mTotal fire ban tomorrow in these districts: 🚫Mallee 🚫Northern Country 🚫North Central 🚫North East No fires can be lit, or kept alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Jan 2026 06:32 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbsttxjfbs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mbsoshrpns2mIt’s a real scorcher out there today. Please share this if you can. There is a total fire ban in the Central, Wimmera and South West fire districts.07 Jan 2026 05:01 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbsoshrpns2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3mas3z7ytaq2eMerry Christmas 🎄 Especially to the people who keep Victoria running. From emergency responders, health workers, waste and recycling crews, cleaners, transport workers, and everyone working behind the scenes while others rest. Thank you for what you do for Victorians today and everyday.💚25 Dec 2025 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mas3z7ytaq2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3ma7qh6j6bk2pThe pollen has got us today. 🤧 [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Dec 2025 22:45 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma7qh6j6bk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3ma5tzbc5gk2vOn a day like today suck it up! 🧋🥵17 Dec 2025 04:44 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma5tzbc5gk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3m7mclamv322eSo... We just left a to𝐗ic environment.10 Dec 2025 05:16 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7mclamv322ehttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3m6izivmqi32zWhy don’t we clear construction waste with matches? The toxic smoke? The fire hazard? The soil contamination? For this developer, the $20,000 in fines may inspire behaviour change: https://bit.ly/48i1fCT26 Nov 2025 04:31 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6izivmqi32zhttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3m5fzvzza7b2hBig win for the local community. The Supreme Court ordered Veolia to contribute $1 million towards projects that will benefit the community and environment around Hampton Park. This outcome follows action we took after odour reports from residents near the Hallam Road Landfill. 12 Nov 2025 06:35 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5fzvzza7b2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3llpmfxbcic26No this is not an April fools. We get litter reports about all kinds of things thrown out of cars. And we get it. You're taking your date out in the new Ford Ranger. But let's extend the protection to our environment too.01 Apr 2025 00:26 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3llpmfxbcic26https://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3lk2qqklljs2pDumping It's a crime.10 Mar 2025 23:53 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk2qqklljs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3lfnx6ctiqj2tWhen a Spring Gully resident dropped a lit cigarette from their Holden on Sternberg Street, Bendigo, they probably didn’t realise they were making a $350 donation to support CFA volunteer firefighters. Read our media release #bendigo14 Jan 2025 00:02 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfnx6ctiqj2thttps://bsky.app/profile/epa.vic.gov.au/post/3lbbfo3u7uy2lHi BlueSky 👋19 Nov 2024 02:36 +0000at://did:plc:b4bilklrfnkixzzetde76kl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbbfo3u7uy2l