Council outlines future of Anglesea Landfill

Published on 26 November 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council has confirmed the path forward for the Anglesea Landfill, with the landfill’s operational life approaching its end due to limited remaining capacity.

The landfill has served the community since 1974 and is now filling the final available cell, which is a sealed section where rubbish is placed, compacted, and covered to keep it contained and protect the environment.

Current projections indicate closure around 2030, although exact timing will depend on annual waste volumes. There are no options to extend the Anglesea Landfill within the current site.

When the landfill closes, the Anglesea Transfer Station and Resale Shed will continue to operate as normal, ensuring ongoing recycling and reuse options for the community.

Cr Mike Bodsworth said Council was planning carefully to ensure the transition is well managed.

“We know how important this facility has been to the community for decades and we are committed to a responsible, well planned closure process, including an ongoing role for the transfer station and much-loved resale shed,” Cr Bodsworth said.

“Our focus is on meeting regulatory requirements, protecting the environment and keeping the community informed every step of the way.”

Significant rehabilitation work will be undertaken once the landfill closes, including long term environmental monitoring to ensure the site complies with all EPA requirements.

“This is a major transition for our waste services, but one that we can manage and extend by reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.”

“Although the Surf Coast community achieves 70% diversion of recyclables and organics, there’s still too much going into general waste bins, impacting the environment, wasting recoverable resources and costing way more”.  

Council officers will continue to monitor landfill capacity, waste volumes and financial performance to determine the optimal closure date.

Operations at the Anglesea Landfill will continue as normal until a closure date is determined.

Find out about how Council’s kerbside waste system is tracking and ways we can all help divert more waste from landfill at surfcoast.vic.gov.au/WasteReport.