Ratepayers fork out $1.2m to help solve WA's three-bin problem
Bunbury City Council will spend $1.27 million annually to transport organic waste 160km to Perth following the collapse of local processing. Mayor Jaysen Miguel stated that landfill costs were already $574,000 per year, emphasizing a need for longer-term solutions. The council seeks state support to restore local processing capabilities for the FOGO waste management system.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 23:02 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 23:10 UTC
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