Future of Anglesea Landfill

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.

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

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.