West Coast Council continues to move towards more efficient and sustainable waste management across the region, with construction of a recycling shed at the Zeehan Landfill now one step closer.
24 October 2025
Despite bad weather, the project continues to progress very well, with the following works completed over the last two weeks:
- Completed back gutters
- Installed wire to the roof
- Installed sisalation & started installing roof sheets
- Completed cladding of the shed
- Painted down pipes
2 October 2025
Works continue to progress well, with works completed over the last week including:
- Parging of the pit bases
- Installation of the steel frame
- Excavation and installation of two stormwater downpipes
- Installation of roof purlins
- Hardstand works underway
26 September 2025
Works carried out this week include:
- Plumbing works involving installation of two pits and blackmax pipes along with the installation of concrete pipes across main entrance & head wall
- Installed concrete pipes on last run
- Poured all panels
12 September 2025
Works carried out this week include:
- Installation of top mat & lugs
- Install lifting point & extra steel
- Install ferrurle (a small protective sleeve/insert that provides strength, connection, or protection at the end of a component)
Welding will be carried out Monday 15 September.
4 September 2025
Works continue to progress well, with the project expected to be completed at the end of November. The following works were completed over the last week:
- Boxing Panels
- Hardstand works
- Top & Bottom Mats Completed
28 August 2025
Works continue to progress well, with the following works completed over the last week:
- Deboxed main slab
- Started hardstand
- Finished making shutters for panels
- Started boxing panels
- Dug trench for power
21 August 2025
Works are progressing well, with the following works completed over the last week:
- Install tie down bars & bolts
- Inspection carried out on steel works prior to the slab pour
- Cutting sheets & timber ready for panels
- pouring of the concrete slab
14 August 2025
Preparation of the slab continues, with the pour anticipated to go ahead next week. Works completed include:
- Install footing trench cages & tie off
- Install plastic & first layer of mesh sheets
- Install plastic & second layer of mesh sheets
7 August 2025
Works are progressing well, with the following carried out in early August:
- slush mud removed
- boxing and bracing
- slab prepped, including putting a gravel base down and rolling
- finalised making the cages for the footings
July 2025
Contractors have broken ground on the recycling shed project, with excavation works commencing and survey pegs installed.
June 2025
Council at its meeting on 23 June awarded the tender for the construction of a recycling shed to RT & NJ contracting.
The shed will provide a dedicated facility for the receiving, sorting, and temporary storage of recyclable materials.
FAQ
This project is primarily funded by a $635,000 State Government grant, with additional support from the Landfill Levy ($185,000).
Currently, recyclable waste is transported fortnightly to Spreyton, which incurs significant operational costs. The new shed will allow for more efficient handling and consolidation of recyclables, reducing the number of trips to two per year, lowering operational costs.
As residents are aware, currently if non-recyclables are placed in the yellow-lid recycling wheelie bin, it can compromise the load. In some cases, if contamination is too high, the entire truck load may need to be diverted to landfill, which is both costly and environmentally unsustainable.
Whilst this new shed will help in reducing this, Council recognises that the success of our waste management strategy and this recycling shed is dependent upon a shared commitment between Council and the community.
Council is investing in infrastructure and systems, with residents also playing their part. Ideally, waste should be separated at the source — at the household level. This will help extend the life of the landfill, and reduce carbon emissions
By separating waste correctly between the green wheelie bins and the yellow-lid recycling bins, we can collectively meet environmental compliance obligations, and work toward a more sustainable future for the West Coast.