The EPA has charged Barro with criminal offences under the Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic) in respect of Barro’s operations at the Kealba landfill. As a result, this matter is now before the courts, and it is no longer appropriate for Barro to make any public comment in respect to the operations of the landfill.
Between late November 2023 and the end of January 2024, a drilling program will be carried out to enable monitoring of gas within the landfill. This is required to understand the status of the last remaining hotspot within the landfill. The drilling program is expected to last for approximately 35 business days. The gas monitoring is part of Barro’s continued efforts to remediate the last hotspot.
Community Forum
The views of residents and talking with our community has been important to us, which is why we have letterboxed updates on remediation works, conducted Community Forums and participated in meetings with residents, as well as local and state government representatives since the commencement of remediation works.
However, The EPA has recently charged Barro with criminal offences under the Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic) in respect of Barro’s operations at the Kealba landfill. As a result, this matter is now before the courts and it is no longer appropriate for Barro to make any public comment in respect to the operations of the landfill, including by conducting community meetings and/or providing updates on this site and at our Facebook page.
Air Quality
Air Quality during the Remediation Works is being monitored through a range of measures and which are approved by the Environment Protection Authority.
Air Quality testing undertaken by Sunshine Landfill is independently analysed, verified and shared with the EPA, which states that “air quality monitoring has found no issues of concern with respect to human health to date and it expects there will continue to be no health impacts.”
Air quality is measured against four key substances, which are carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and volatile organic compounds, which are a group of carbon-based chemicals that easily evaporate.
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Waste
Sunshine landfill is not licenced to and DOES NOT ACCEPT HAZARDOUS WASTE and has protocols in place to ensure it continuously meets its licence obligations.
WASTES NOT ACCEPTED at the site comprise Putrescible Wastes Inc Domestic Garbage and Foodstuffs. Green Organic Garden Wastes. Asbestos. Soluble Chemical Wastes. Liquid Wastes or Wastes Containing Excess Free Water. Offensive Wastes. Prescribed Industrial Wastes. 205 Litre Empty Containers (Drums) or Containers that have Contained Prescribed Industrial Wastes. Oil Filters. Whole Car & Truck Tyres. Gas Cylinders. Car Batteries & Rechargeable Batteries. Paints and Solvents. Cool Room/Refrigeration Panels.
It is licenced to take only Solid Inert Wastes. Construction and Demolition Wastes. Shredded Tyres and Cleanfill.
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About Us
Sunshine Landfill commenced operation in March 2015 after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals from the Environment Protection Authority.
The landfill site is subject to video security surveillance.
The landfill site is currently NOT ACCEPTING WASTE as it remediates localised hotspots at the site. Suspension of waste acceptance will remain in force until further notice.
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