A new soil washing facility is being proposed on Sunbury Road.
Australian Recycling Corporation has submitted a development licence application to the Environment Protection Authority(EPA) to construct a soil washing facility at 500 Sunbury Road, Bulla.
This is the site of the Bulla Tip, managed by ARC.
According to the application, the facility will process 230,000- 250,000 tonnes of soil annually. The process will remediate category C and D reportable priority waste soil, with the end soil product being returned to the site of origin or reused in construction projects.
Category C contains contaminants, while category D covers the least hazardous soils.
ARC intends to broaden its waste management and recycling capabilities at the site through this soil washing facility.
It said in its application it will treat soils with contaminants listed in tables two and three of the EPA’s Waste Disposal Categories: Characteristics and Thresholds.
It will not treat soil contaminated with asbestos or germicides, as well as other toxic substances.
The use of contaminated soil washing will allow for low level contaminated soils to transform into products that can be reused, diverting from landfills.
The proposal is currently open for community feedback, and will be open until Wednesday, July 9.
Anyone who feels they may be affected by the proposed development is invited to make a submission, with the EPA making a decision on the proposal in mid-2025.
Residents can have their say online at engage.vic.gov.au/Australian-Recycling-Corporation-Pty-Ltd-APP043677
