Western Australia's paper and cardboard recycling capacity is about to expand thanks to a AUD 7.92 million funding injection from the Albanese and Cook Governments.
Upgrades to existing paper and cardboard processing infrastructure at the Canning Vale Materials Recovery Facility are moving forward, supported by the WA Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF).
This project will contribute to a more competitive and sustainable domestic market for paper and cardboard collection, reprocessing and sale.
New operator Re.Group will install equipment that reduces contamination in paper and cardboard recycling streams to produce materials that meet Australian standards and comply with the waste export regulations.
Advances include two ballistic separators to ensure consistent fibre flow to six new optical sorters, which sense and remove contaminants from the processing stream.
Other improvements include building modifications, service upgrades, and new steel structures, such as chutes and platforms, to integrate with existing systems. The installation and commissioning phase will employ 25 people to handle quality control, test new equipment, train staff and ensure a smooth transition.
The funding is delivered through the AUD 70 million RMF, a shared Western Australian and Australian Government initiative.
"Australia's transition to a circular economy is well underway, and the upgrade of the Canning Vale Materials Recovery Facility will boost Perth's paper and cardboard recycling capacity,” said Federal Minister for the Environment and Water, Murray Watt.
"These funds will deliver new equipment to improve the value of materials produced through recycling.
Through the Recycling Modernisation Fund, the Albanese Government is contributing AUD 29.1 million to 15 Western Australian recycling projects.
