Published on Monday, 25 August 2014 at 12:00:00 AM
Unfortunately the Shire is no longer able to accept recycling at the ‘pods’ in Tom Price and Paraburdoo.
Shire President Kerry White explained that the Shire does not currently have the resources or equipment to effectively process recycling in either town although some products, which are separated at the tip, will continue to be recycled such as steel, batteries and green-waste.
“Another factor is the high cost of transporting recycling materials to markets from remote locations in the Pilbara,” Cr White added.
“Recycling and being environmentally conscious is a great habit for all of us to practice so we do sincerely apologise to our well-meaning residents trying to do their best for the environment by recycling.
“The Shire will soon commission a Waste Management Strategy, expected to be completed toward the end of the year, for Tom Price and Paraburdoo.
“This strategy will consider the best options for recycling, rubbish collection, fees and charges and economic feasibility.
“I am hopeful we can find, as part of this study, a viable solution to enable the prompt reintroduction of recycling.”
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