Published on Monday, 24 May 2021 at 4:21:30 PM
Serpentine Jarrahdale residents have embraced the Shire’s new Watkins Road Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Centre, with an average of 750 vehicles accessing the facility each week in its first six months of operation.
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is celebrating a successful first six months since the facility officially opened last November, with the centre processing 635 tonnes of hard waste and a further 300 tonnes of green waste.
The station has played a key role in the Shire’s efforts to grow a cleaner and greener environment, with 40 per cent of hard waste processed at the facility diverted away from landfill and recycled.
Other recycling statistics for the first six months include more than 2800 tyres, 1000 mattresses, 198 tonnes of scrap metal, 28 tonnes of cardboard, 20 tonnes of E-waste and 10 tonnes of batteries, all of which have been diverted away from landfill.
Shire President Cr Michelle Rich said the results reflected the community’s support for the transfer station and recycling facility.
“It’s wonderful to see so many Shire residents making the most of this excellent facility,” Cr Rich said.
“These initial results are extremely pleasing and I’m excited to see the facility take even more steps forward over the next six months and beyond.
“With the facility now open Sundays, our community can access it four days a week, and the great thing for Shire residents is that it is free for them to use, with unlimited visits all year round.”
The establishment of the Watkins Road Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Centre was an action of the Shire’s Waste Management Strategy 2020-2024.
The Shire also plans to have a Tip Shop at the facility over the coming years.
The Shire also offers a free Trailer Hire Service, Free On Demand Waste Collection Service and Fee Payable On Demand Waste Collection Service (conditions apply).
The facility’s opening hours are 7.30am – 6.30pm Thursday – Saturdays (last entry 6.15pm) and 9am – 5pm (last entry 4.45pm) on Sundays. The facility is closed on public holidays.
To learn more, visit: sjshire.wa.gov.au/transferstation
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