A large rubbish fire in Melbourne's west has been brought under control by more than fifty firefighters.

The blaze, approximately 1600 square metres in size, was reported off Bunting Rood in Brooklyn at 7.26pm on Tuesday night.

The blaze is believed to be about 1600 square metres in size Credit:Craig Abraham

About 14 trucks were sent to the scene, where recycled rubber and plastics were ablaze.

Just after 10.33pm the Metropolitan Fire Brigade said fire was deemed under control. "Crews will use heavy machinery to break apart rubbish piles overnight," a brigade spokeswoman said.