New Organics Waste Facility Set to Reduce Landfill
Dulverton Waste Management has unveiled a state-of-the-art Regional Organics Facility in Tasmania’s NorthWest to reduce the amount going to landfill.
Funded by both the Tasmanian Government’s Organic Waste Processing Grant Program and the Australian Government’s Regional Recovery Partnerships Program, the Dulverton Organics Treatment Facility is now officially complete.
Receiving $9 million towards the project from both State and Australian Governments, the new Latrobe facility is capable of processing more than 50,000 tonnes of organic waste each year and turning it into compost.
The $32 million plant has supported the start of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) services to 38,000 households across the Cradle Coast region, as well as providing improved and enhanced composting operations for aquaculture, dairy, brewery, poultry and other primary industries.
It’s expected to divert 7500 tonnes of organic waste away from landfill.
Minister for Parks and Environment, Nick Duigan, said it was a win for the environment and local communities.
“This facility will provide a more cost-effective and environmentally beneficial alternative to capture the nutrients in organic waste material,” Minister Duigan said.
“This project is one of many across the state building the capacity of Tasmania’s resource recovery sector.
“The Tasmanian Liberal Government is delivering on its commitment to reduce and reuse waste and our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s future to build our State’s circular economy.”
Senator Anne Urquhart said the project not only provided a real boost for local jobs and businesses but will have a huge impact for the local environment.
“The Australian Government is proud to have provided $6 million to make this project a reality, supporting more than 90 jobs during construction and creating another 6 ongoing jobs.“
It has also provided an opportunity for a range of the businesses involved to obtain or upgrade business equipment, which will leave a lasting legacy.
“And importantly, developing the new facility has supported the roll out of kerbside FOGO services on the North West Coast, which is expected to divert 7,500 tonnes of organic waste away from landfill in a win for the environment.”
Dulverton Waste Management CEO Veronica Schilling said the facility supported the expansion of food and garden organic material collection and processing from one Council to five Councils on the North-West Coast, as well as allowing organic materials currently landfilled to be recycled into compost.
“Thanks to the support of government, we have been able to make this facility a reality and ensure that the North-West region can drive real change that benefits the regional economy, our environment and communities,” Ms Schilling said.
Aerial View of DOT Plant nearing completion 17 June 2024
Gavin Pearce MP and Matt Layton Operations Manager at the opening ceremony on 10th July 2024
“We look forward to working with households and businesses across the region to ensure organic waste is transformed into a valuable resource for our communities and local industry.
“Once the household FOGO collection service is well established, Dulverton Waste Management will work to scale the service to local food businesses, large and small so the community as a whole can contribute to futureproofing the North-West region for generations to come,” Ms Schilling said.
Dulverton Waste Management and North-West Resource Recovery and Recycling will be working with local communities in the coming months to ensure the correct usage of all three kerbside bins to maximise the impact of the facility and avoid contamination of the FOGO collection.
Unveiling Paul West (DWM Board Chair), Anne Urquhart (Tasmanian Senator), Nick Duigan (Tasmanian Minister for Parks and Environment) and Garry Carpenter (Chair of Owner Councils Representatives)
