The Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) has today opened a new grant round for Western Australia with up to $6 million available to local government for improvements in plastic, tyre, paper and cardboard recycling.
Communities throughout remote and regional WA will benefit from grants of up to $1 million to boost council recycling capacity.
“Greater access to recycling services is crucial to responding to the waste management challenges facing Western Australia’s remote and regional communities,” said WA Environment Minister, Matthew Swinbourn.
“Essential infrastructure is the foundation for a circular economy, where any product which is no longer useful for its original purpose is reused, recycled or remanufactured.
“Investments which improve resource recovery or more economical collection and separation of materials will be considered for grants.
“We are seeking innovative projects that provide local solutions to local problems, increase employment, solve transport issues and generate economic benefits State-wide.”
The RMF has already supported 15 projects in WA which are expected to provide 212,000 additional tonnes of recycling capacity and bring more than $149 million of investment from government and industry in the State’s recycling infrastructure.
Local projects designed to increase collection, sorting, storage and reprocessing of waste materials are eligible for grants of between $50,000 and $1 million.
Applications are now open and will close at 4pm on 27 February.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit:Â Recycling Modernisation Fund | Western Australian Government.
