Stay updated with breaking news from Tom rudas. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Criminal dumps rotting in WAâs South West as state bleeds $100 million a year Weâre sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss 6.02am Normal text size 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. Rogue ârecyclersâ avoid charging fees that reflect this cost by stockpiling and illegal dumping. Honest industry players estimate it reflects a $100 million-a-year hole in state revenue. Advertisement A multimillion-dollar shadow economy has grown in Western Australia, exploiting weak construction and demolition waste regulations giving criminal operators big payoffs. ....