Environmental Protection Order – Wood Mulching Industries

Issued: 12 Jan 2024

The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) has ordered a Swanbank waste operator to take immediate action to better manage their green waste and compost stockpiles on their site, following a fire late last month.

Earlier today (12 January 2024), DESI issued Wood Mulching Industries Pty Ltd (WMI) with an Environmental Protection Order under the Environmental Protection Act 1994.

The order requires WMI to take immediate steps to minimise fire risks, including by reducing the size and changing the configuration of the stockpiles on site.

DESI won’t hesitate to take further action to ensure ongoing compliance with the operator’s environmental responsibilities.

A copy of the order will be available on the department’s website.