Step forward for Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct

With the Tamala Park landfill expected to close in the coming years, the precinct forms part of the City’s long-term approach to reducing reliance on landfill and increasing resource recovery.

The masterplan for the 30-hectare site proposes a Waste Transfer Station (WTS), Community Recycling Centre (CRC) and Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). Located next to the existing Neerabup Power Station and about 1.8 km from the nearest residential area, the precinct will consolidate the City’s waste services into a single, purpose-built location.

Mayor Linda Aitken said the Council’s endorsement of the business plan reflected responsible and future-focused planning.

“This precinct supports our commitment to building a more sustainable City, while managing community resources responsibly,” she said.

“This is not a landfill. It’s about modern, enclosed and well-managed systems that will help us recover, reuse and repurpose far more of what would otherwise be thrown away – delivering long-term benefits for our community and our environment.”

The proposed Waste Transfer Station will be fully enclosed and engineered to manage odour, noise and dust with residual waste removed daily under a clean floor policy.

“We appreciate the community input received during the planning process,” Mayor Aitken said.

“That feedback will continue to inform detailed design and how the project evolves, alongside State environmental approvals and technical assessment”.

Tenders for the WTF and CRC are expected to be called later this year or in early 2027, with construction expected to take around 18 months, subject to the receipt of all required approvals, including the Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.

For more information on the project, visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/nrrp

Glossary Waste Transfer Station (WTS) A facility that receives household waste and consolidates it into larger loads for efficient transport to recycling or disposal facilities. This is cleared daily.

Community Recycling Centre (CRC) A community drop-off facility for recyclables, reusable items and materials that are difficult to dispose of through kerbside services.

Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) A facility that sorts mixed recycling (yellow lid bins) into separate materials – such as paper, plastics and metals — so they can be reused by manufacturers.