Published on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 4:24:35 PM
The Town of Victoria Park is preparing to deliver its first general red bin rubbish collections to a Waste to Energy facility in Kwinana, meaning all of the Town’s waste will soon be completely diverted from landfill.
Currently, waste collected from local red bins is sent to landfill at Tamala Park.
The Town has been working over the last few years towards changing this reliance on landfill, with contracts now signed for red bin waste to be sent to the Kwinana Waste to Energy facility instead where it will be processed to generate energy.
Mayor Karen Vernon said the change will mean 100 per cent of the Town’s residual waste is diverted from landfill, bringing forward the Town’s goal of having all residual waste diverted from landfill by 2030.
“Waste that cannot be recycled or composted does not have to end up in landfill,” Mayor Vernon said.
“The move to Waste to Energy is an important step in improving how the Town manages waste and means we can recover value from this waste while reducing the amount we send to landfill.
“It also gives us a chance to better understand what is going into our general red bins and find new ways to reduce overall waste and improve recycling and FOGO.”
Waste to Energy uses waste that cannot be recycled or composted.
Instead of being sent to landfill, residual waste will be transported to the Kwinana facility, operated by Acciona (KER), where it is processed to generate energy.
Metals recovered during the process can also be used in construction materials.
This means waste that currently has no practical recovery option can be diverted from landfill and put to another use.
The exact date when the Town’s waste will begin going to Kwinana is still being confirmed.
The Town is working with the Mindarie Regional Council (MRC), four other participating MRC member councils and the Town’s waste collection contractor Cleanaway to complete the operational planning needed for the change.
Frequently asked questions
What is changing?
The Town’s red bin general waste will move from landfill at Tamala Park to the Kwinana Waste to Energy facility.
Will all of the Town’s waste go to Waste to Energy?
No. Waste that can be recycled (yellow bin) or composted (FOGO lime green bin) will continue to be directed to the appropriate waste streams. Waste to Energy will receive residual waste that cannot currently be recycled or composted (red bin).
What happens to the waste at Kwinana?
Residual waste is processed to generate energy. Metals recovered during the process can also be used in construction materials.
Will residents need to change what they put in their bins?
The basic waste services will remain the same. Residents should continue to use their bins correctly, with recyclable and compostable material placed in the appropriate recycling and FOGO streams.
Will waste collection change?
There are no proposed changes to the Town’s current waste collection arrangements as a result of this transition, but residents may need to put bins out earlier. The Town will communicate any changes to collection times.
Why is the Town making this change?
The change will reduce the amount of residual waste going to landfill and allow waste that cannot currently be recycled or composted to be used to generate energy.
It also supports the Town’s longer-term goal of reducing waste and recovering more value from the resources we throw away.
What it means for the environment
Energy recovery facilities provide an alternative to landfill, capturing the energy value of waste that would otherwise decompose and release methane gas.
This approach reduces landfill volumes, cuts greenhouse gas emissions and creates energy for homes and businesses.
The Waste to Energy facility operates under strict air quality standards set by the Environmental Protection Authority (WA). Continuous emissions monitoring ensures it meets these environmental and safety requirements.
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