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The fire began on Friday night at the Jackson Street Landfill and Recycling Centre in Glenorchy, Hobart, after mattresses were deliberately set alight.
An overnight fire at a tip in Hobart's north is being treated as suspicious, Tasmania Police say.
The blaze at the Jackson Street Landfill and Recycling Centre, in Glenorchy, began on Friday night, with fire crews attending overnight.
Police said mattresses were set alight, with the fire then spreading to other waste.
Nearby residents posted photos of the fire on social media, with a smoke alert issued for people in the affected area.
As of 8.30am on Saturday, the fire had been brought under control.
Anyone with information about the fire can contact police on 131 444.
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