Fire Incident at Landfill Site – Update and Public Access Notice

A fire broke out at the George Municipal Landfill Site on Saturday, 12 July 2025. The George Municipal Fire Services responded promptly to contain the blaze.

Following continuous assessment and close monitoring of the site, the Municipality confirmed on Monday, 14 July, that the landfill is safe for public access. However, all users are urged to proceed with caution and to strictly follow the instructions provided by on-site personnel.

Important Information for Site Users:
• A designated area in the upper section of the site has been reserved exclusively for soil disposal.
• All other waste types, including rubble and garden refuse, will be directed to the appropriate areas by municipal staff.

Although the fire has been contained by the Fire Services and Community Services teams, smoke may still be visible, particularly in areas close to the landfill.

Fire Services continue with damping down and water-cooling operations, while the landfill team is covering burning heaps with soil to smother any remaining hotspots. This is a slow but necessary process.

We are pleased to report that smoke levels have significantly improved since the weekend. The remaining hotspots are expected to be fully covered within the next two days.

We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation during this time.