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Read the latest news and announcements from Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) and its facilities - including the Tamala Park waste management facility.

Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) is one of Western Australia’s largest waste management authorities. From our Tamala Park site, we manage the disposal of approximately 200,000 tonnes of household waste each year, principally on behalf of our member councils: the cities of Joondalup, Perth, Stirling, Vincent and Wanneroo, and the towns of Cambridge and Victoria Park.

For media enquiries about MRC (journalists only), please email communications@mrc.wa.gov.au or call 08 9306 6348 / 0417 252 227.

Posted 28 November 2024 MRC notes and welcomes DWER Environmental Protection Notice

On the evening of 28 November 2024, Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) received an Environmental Protection Notice (EPN) from the WA DWER in relation to increased community concern about odours from the Tamala Park site. MRC welcomes this, and thanks DWER for its guidance and collaboration over the past 18 months on this important issue.

Posted 26 November 2024 Sand, soil, stones, rocks and pavers - From 2 December 2024

From Monday 2 December 2024 there will be a change to how some materials are received at Tamala Park

Posted 18 November 2024 What gas bottles and cylinders can I drop off at Tamala Park?

If you're planning a visit to Tamala Park Waste Management Facility, it's important to know which gas bottles and cylinders are accepted for recycling and disposal. To help make your trip as smooth as possible, here's a quick guide on what you can – and can't – bring.