Recycling

Residential recycling at 7 Mile Waste Facility
Residents can place the following items in the specifically marked bins/areas:

  • plastic household containers
  • paper and cardboard
  • aluminum and steel cans
  • glass jars and bottles

Recycling areas are also available for:

  • motor oil - containers cannot be emptied and must be left on site (maximum of 20 litres)
  • cooking oil - containers cannot be emptied and must be left on site (maximum of 20 litres)
  • scrap metal, including whitegoods
  • green waste
  • lead acid car batteries               

Residential recycling at Roebourne/Wickham Transfer Station
Residents can place the following items in the specifically marked bins or areas:

  • plastic household containers
  • paper and cardboard
  • aluminum and steel cans
  • glass jars and bottles

Dedicated recycling areas are also available for: 

  • motor oil - containers cannot be emptied and must be left on site (maximum of 20 litres)
  • scrap metal, including whitegoods
  • green waste
  • lead acid car batteries

Paintback paint recycling

Unused paint may be recycled at 7 Mile Waste Facility. Commercial and residential customers can drop off unused paint in secure containers during facility operating hours, free of charge. 

Drop off up to 100 litres of unused paint per visit in the bin on site. Paint must be delivered in secured containers no larger than 20 litres each, separated by water based and oil based paint. Please note these containers will not be returned. 

Place your water based and oil based paint separately in labelled Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC).
The national Paintback Scheme is supported by Cleanaway Karratha and the City. 

Mobile Muster

The 7 Mile Waste Facility is a Mobile Muster collection point.

Located outside the Site Attendants office near the Tip Shop, you can recycle; 

  • all makes and models of mobile phones
  • mobile chargers and accessories
  • wearables including smart watches and fitness trackers

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Household Hazardous Waste including chemicals, flares, fuel and gas bottles can be disposed of at the 7 Mile Waste Facility, click here for more information

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