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Suburban landfill set to close six years after it caught fire

Summary by ABC Australia
A tip in Melbourne's western suburbs marred by underground spot fires for nearly seven years will close permanently.

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The municipal landfill of Jarabacoa began a process of technical closure as part of a coordinated intervention between DO Sustainable and the City Council, after months in which recurrent fires affected the health of residents and the environment. The works were arranged by the Executive Director of DO Sustainable, Priamo Ramírez, and include the use of backhoes, trucks, covering material (greda) and other heavy equipment to intervene the impact…

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ABC Australia broke the news in Ultimo, Australia on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
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