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Managing contaminated land in Victoria

Understand Victorian contaminated land duties, including risks you did not cause. Plan assessment, controls and information sharing with expert help.

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Sources checked 18 September 2026. Scope: Victoria, with Australian schemes identified where relevant.

If you manage or control contaminated land in Victoria, responsibility is not limited to contamination you caused. Start with a competent assessment of the site and its use. Source: EPA Victoria — Duty to manage contaminated land.

What applies

EPA says the duty applies to management or control of contaminated land, including groundwater. It involves investigating suspected contamination, maintaining controls and sharing relevant information with affected people and future managers. Assess the separate notification duty with appropriate expert advice. Source: EPA Victoria — Duty to manage contaminated land.

Practical checks for your business

These suggested planning steps help organise site information; they are not an exhaustive legal compliance checklist.

  1. Gather investigations, audits, land-use records and information about spills or historical activities.
  2. Ask an environmental consultant to explain assessment scope, interim controls and any notification or audit requirements.
  3. Record actions and review dates, and pass relevant information to those taking over management.

Confirm the requirement for your site

For a disputed requirement or enforcement issue, ask the relevant authority or qualified adviser to identify the current provision and how it applies. Do not rely on an old penalty amount or general website summary.

Keep a usable decision record

Keep assessments, acceptance conditions, responsible contacts and supporting records together. Note what needs confirmation before changing the service or starting work.

Common question

Can a collection quote certify a contaminated site?

No. Keep removal logistics and environmental assessment as separate scopes. Obtain specialist advice for land-use and contamination decisions.

Discuss your collection requirements

Contact Bundle Waste with the waste type, site and collection requirements. Keep specialist legal, environmental or safety assessment separate from the collection request.

Sources

Primary guidance checked 18 September 2026. Review due 18 October 2026, or sooner if requirements change.