South Hedland to get a tip shop

The Town of Port Hedland is searching for contractors to build a new community transfer and recycling centre. The centre will include dedicated areas for the recycling of e-waste, tyres, metals, batteries, mattresses, cardboard, green waste and more, making it easier than ever to get rid of these goods. Mayor Peter Carter said the town’s “waste management goal was to conserve landfill space by reducing waste and diverting recycling away from landfills”. “Developing a Community Recycling Centre is a priority to help achieve this goal,” he said. There’ll also be a new second-hand shop where unwanted items are saved and then sold to the public — something the council said locals have been asking for. “We consistently hear from the Hedland community that a reuse shop is desired – I am looking forward to seeing this become a reality through this project,” Mr Carter said. “The project will come back to the council for endorsement following a tender process, which is now being advertised.” Construction of the centre is part of a package of upgrade works planned for the South Hedland Landfill in 2024. As part of the work the town will also double its capacity for accepting liquid waste. About 30,000 litres of liquid waste are deposited at the wastewater facility located within the South Hedland landfill site. The waste comes from as far as Broome and provides a crucial service for areas that do not have a wastewater treatment plant. A new wastewater pond will be constructed to enable the old pond’s liner to be replaced as part of construction works. Once work is completed, both ponds will operate. This will double the town’s capacity for accepting liquid waste.