The long-term future of the Regional Resource Recovery Centre (RRRC) in Canning Vale has been secured, following more than a year of collaboration between the Cities of Canning, Melville and Fremantle.
Since mid-2023, the three councils have worked together to reshape the governance, operations and sustainability of the site, which is one of only three major material recovery facilities in Perth. The new agreement ensures regional processing for recycling, Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) and green waste for up to 20 years.
Despite the scale of the deal, Canning households will not see any changes to their bin collections. The city also confirmed there are no anticipated changes to waste charges or rates at this time.
A nationwide procurement process led to Re.Group Pty Ltd being selected as the new operator of the facility. As part of the new arrangement, up to $12.5 million will be invested to modernise the RRRC. The upgrade includes six new optical sorters, two ballistic separators, two air compressors and supporting structures designed to improve sorting accuracy, plant performance and resource recovery. The works are expected to be completed by mid-2026.
The RRRC will continue to operate under all Department of Water and Environmental Regulation licence requirements. The City confirmed the investment will enhance processing outcomes and improve resource recovery rates over time. The new operating model may also support the future creation of jobs or circular-economy initiatives.
City of Canning Mayor Patrick Hall said the agreement delivers a strong outcome for the region.
“This partnership between the three local governments delivers a strong outcome for the Regional Resource Recovery Centre and reinforces our commitment to reducing landfill.
With a long-term investment in the site, this agreement secures the future of waste management in the South-West Metro region and ensures resource recovery remains a priority well into the future.”
Melville Mayor Katy Mair said the coordinated approach has secured long-term certainty for residents.
“The deal with Re.Group secures Regional Resource Recovery Centre’s processing capacity for recycling, Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) and green waste services and gives long-term certainty to our City of Melville in regards to waste management.”
Fremantle Mayor Ben Lawver said the new agreement will continue to deliver strong environmental outcomes.
“This deal provides an environmentally sustainable waste management solution that will continue to serve our community well into the future, delivering the highest standards of resource recovery and meeting our commitment to reducing waste going into landfill.”
The three councils say the outcome will support Western Australia’s circular economy, environmental commitments and long-term waste-management stability for years to come.
