EPA Victoria Considering Geomembrane Cap Requirement

Victoria, Australia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA Victoria) has revised its landfill guidelines. “Best Practice Environmental Management – Siting, Design, Operation and Rehabilitation of Landfills” (Landfill BPEM) is used by EPA, industry and others in relation to works approval applications and compliance activity. Applicants for a works approval or licence for a landfill must meet the objectives and required outcomes set out in the Landfill BPEM. EPA Victoria has further considered the requirement for geomembranes used in landfill cover. The Landfill BPEM (Appendix D) has been revised to provide further clarification that a geomembrane thickness of 1 mm could be selected, provided that extreme care is taken during installation to avoid any damage.