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The Crisafulli Government is delivering on its commitment to reduce landfill and boost recycling with a $343,520 investment in projects that will slash landfill and supercharge recycling in Burdekin and surrounds.
The Resource Recovery Boost Fund – Round 1 – supports council projects across Queensland, from material recovery facility upgrades to distributing larger household recycling bins.
The first round is supporting 26 projects across Queensland, which will divert more than 150,000 tonnes of waste from landfill and save councils around $17 million annually on waste levy costs.
In the Burdekin, that means 419.2 tonnes of waste saved from landfill and approximately $40,662 saved on waste fees.
Queensland is the most decentralised state in Australia and stakeholders consistently told the Government that Labor’s one-size-fits-all approach failed to reflect the different challenges faced by communities across the State.
The Crisafulli Government has introduced a new set of practical targets including a statewide recycling target of 65 per cent by 2035, alongside dedicated targets for both South East Queensland and regional Queensland.
Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said the Crisafulli Government was delivering on its plan to reduce landfill and boost recycling.
“This is about getting waste out of the ground and backing practical solutions that turn it into value,” Minister Powell said.
“This investment means less going into landfill, more being reused and recycled, and real savings for local councils.
“We’re supporting councils with the infrastructure they need to manage waste smarter and keep their communities clean and sustainable.
“We are doing what we said we would do - cutting landfill, increasing recycling and investing in the infrastructure Queensland needs for the future.
“After a decade of decline under Labor, Queensland now has the second lowest recycling rate in Australia, and we’re getting on with the job of fixing the system and delivering better outcomes for Queenslanders.”
Member for Burdekin Dale Last said the Crisafulli Government’s investment would deliver practical improvements for residents while supporting better waste outcomes.
“This funding is all about building smarter, more sustainable infrastructure that keeps pace with our rapidly growing region, Mr Last said.
“These upgrades will make a real difference on the ground - creating jobs, improving how materials are recovered, and ensuring our community has the facilities it needs both now and for future generations.
“By investing in modern infrastructure, we’re making it simpler for households to recycle, while helping drive down costs and strengthening long-term sustainability in the Burdekin electorate and surrounding areas.”
Supplied by Member for Burdekin, Dale Last MP’s office
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