Benefits of a resource recovery facility

In addition to reducing waste going to landfill, a resource recovery facility has the following benefits:

Environmental benefits

Resource recovery facilities minimise:

• Surface and groundwater contamination
• Odour, dust, noise, litter
• Impacts on flora and fauna
• Greenhouse gas emissions

Economic benefits

• Generates revenues from the production of compost and/or energy
• Extends the life of EMRC's Red Hill Waste Management Facility
• Minimises the impact of increasing landfill costs and the landfill levy

Social benefits

• Reduces community impact of waste management on the environment
• Raises community awareness and interest in the importance of sustainable waste management