Victoria is ramping up its waste-to-energy (WtE) efforts with major projects aimed at cutting landfill waste and generating cleaner power. Two key developments are leading the charge: Opal Australian Paper’s Maryvale facility and Recovered Energy Australia's Laverton North plant.

The Maryvale project will convert non-recyclable waste into energy for a paper mill in the Latrobe Valley, cutting emissions by an estimated 270,000 tonnes annually and creating hundreds of jobs. Meanwhile, the Laverton North facility will process up to 240,000 tonnes of general waste per year using advanced gasification technology.

 

To manage growth responsibly, the Victorian Government has set a cap on WtE processing, currently 2 million tonnes per year, with a proposed increase to 2.5 million. This limit encourages responsible investment and prioritises recycling before incineration.