$909K to kick off recycling project
A total of $909,800 has been allocated to Hay Shire Council to construct a material recovery facility at the Waste Transfer Station.
The announcement was made on Monday afternoon by Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley who said Hay was leading the way in recycling.
Ms Ley said Hay Shire Council would receive more than $900,000 in Commonwealth and State funding to construct a $1.8 million materials recovery facility under the Morrison Government’s Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF).
“The Hay Materials Recovery Facility will give residents across the local council areas of Hay, Balranald, Edward River, Murrumbidgee and Carrathool access to a regional recycling solution to recover and recycle plastic, glass, paper/cardboard and tyres,” Minister Ley said.
“Like many regional areas in Australia, all of Hay's kerbside collection goes direct to landfill, along with most of its other waste.
“This is a plant that will recycle 6,400 tonnes of waste every year, creating jobs during construction and operation. Through the RMF, I have been working with the NSW Government to create jobs and ensure that regional Australians have access to recycling opportunities.
“This regional facility with a new sorter, crusher, shredder, and baler—will recycle plastics, glass, paper/cardboard and tyres as well as construction and demolition waste for approximately 20,000 people and their supporting businesses.
Less of this: Member for Farrer and Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley pictured at the Waste Transfer Station on Monday with deputy mayor, Cr Lionel Garner. The recycling plant will greatly reduce waste in future; a much-needed facility with the tip already close to capacity
