Major E-Waste Recycling Hub to Open at Perth's Tamala Park
A significant new electronic waste recycling facility is poised to launch at Tamala Park in Perth's northern suburbs within the coming weeks. This state-of-the-art depot, spanning 350 square metres, is designed to handle up to 450 tonnes of valuable materials each year, positioning it as one of the largest e-waste processing centres in Western Australia.
Facility Capabilities and Services
The facility will safely collect and process a wide range of unwanted electronic products, including televisions, computers, laptops, mobile phones, and power tools. Importantly, households can drop off their e-waste at no cost, making recycling more accessible for the community. This initiative comes in response to increasing demand for e-waste recycling, driven by a State-wide ban on sending electronic waste to landfill that was implemented in July 2024.
Growing E-Waste Challenges
Australia currently generates approximately 500,000 tonnes of e-waste annually, a figure projected to surge by around 30 percent to 657,000 tonnes by 2030. The new facility at Tamala Park aims to address this escalating issue by enhancing local recycling infrastructure and promoting sustainable practices.
Investment and Leadership
Mindarie Regional Council chair Cr Stephanie Proud emphasized that this project represents a strategic investment in the future of waste management. "This new facility is an investment in the future of waste management in our region, ensuring that MRC can continue to serve our communities, both now and in the decades ahead," Cr Proud stated. "By investing today, we're helping to build a resilient circular economy for our State, supporting the recovery of key resources and keeping pace with the way people live and consume technology."
Location and Funding
The Tamala Park Waste Management Facility is situated on the border of the cities of Wanneroo and Joondalup, housing both a landfill and a community recycling centre. The new e-waste depot is a $140,000 joint investment by the Mindarie Regional Council and the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation. This funding is part of a broader $10 million Western Australian State Government grants program dedicated to supporting e-waste recycling infrastructure across the region.
