Tamala Park overflowing: five Perth councils clear to move waste to Kwinana
Five Perth councils won approval to send household waste to a Kwinana energy plant instead of Tamala Park. Leachate (liquid from rotting waste) at the landfill has risen from about 417 million to about 2.07 billion litres.
Why it mattersLandfills leak toxic liquid. This damages soil and groundwater. Finding a working option before capacity is reached keeps Perth's waste safe long term.
AustraliaFive Perth councils will soon divert household waste away from a failing landfill, reducing contamination risk to Western Australian soil and water.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au·watoday.com.au
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