Three new projects expanding food organics and garden organics (FOGO) recycling infrastructure in Western Australia are set to share in more than $3.6 million through the State Government’s WasteSorted Organics Infrastructure Grants program.
Veolia Recycling and Recovery has received $1.55 million to expand its FOGO services at its Landsdale facility and $597,500 for its North Bannister compost facility.
The Landsdale facility upgrades will include a new fully-enclosed FOGO transfer facility to receive and process up to 50,000 tonnes per year of FOGO material. The new infrastructure will feature advanced air control systems to ensure minimal environmental impact during processing.
The upgrades at North Bannister will increase processing capacity at the site by an additional 60,000 tonnes per year, bringing the total capacity to 100,000 tonnes per year.
Purearth will use a $1.51 million grant for new infrastructure at its organic composting facility, which will enable the facility to receive and process an additional 80,000 tonnes of FOGO annually.
This expansion will help support FOGO processing needs from local governments within a 60-kilometre radius of the Woottating site.
“The Cook Government is dedicated to advancing the recycling industry and building a more sustainable future for Western Australia,” said Environment Minister, Matthew Swinbourn.
“By investing in FOGO infrastructure, we’re reducing landfill waste and promoting a circular economy, creating long-term environmental and economic benefits, including local jobs.”
For more information on the WasteSorted Organics Infrastructure Grants, visit:Â www.wasteauthority.wa.gov.au/programs/view/wastesorted-grants-organics-infrastructure-program.
