Cleanaway’s bid to expand Melbourne’s Ravenhall landfill faces rejection over environmental and safety concerns.

Cleanaway seeks to expand the Ravenhall landfill’s tipping face from 1,800 to 6,000 square meters to reduce congestion and truck idling, arguing it would improve waste compaction and environmental outcomes. The Victorian EPA has rejected two pilot applications, calling the proposal an unassessed expansion that risks increased litter, vermin, odors, fires, and seagull activity, potentially affecting nearby inmates and ecosystems. Cleanaway’s repeated breaches of its tipping limit—24 times since 2021—have fueled concerns. The dispute is now before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, with industry leaders warning of rising waste costs if solutions aren’t found.