Criminal dumps rotting in WAâs South West as state bleeds $100 million a year
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The landfill levy for construction and demolition waste is $70 a tonne.
A typical Perth house, demolished, would incur a landfill levy of $25,000-$30,000 if not recycled.Â
Rogue ârecyclersâ avoid charging fees that reflect this cost by stockpiling and illegal dumping.Â
Honest industry players estimate it reflects a $100 million-a-year hole in state revenue.Â
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A multimillion-dollar shadow economy has grown in Western Australia, exploiting weak construction and demolition waste regulations giving criminal operators big payoffs.