Shire of Northam
Old Quarry Road Waste Management Facility – Options Assessment
Assessment of future waste disposal options for the Old Quarry Road Waste Management Facility to address limited remaining landfill capacity
Whole‑of‑life modelling and comparison of multiple scenarios, including landform optimisation, third‑party disposal and development of a lined regional landfill
Evaluation of capital, operational and closure costs, revenues, risks and implementation barriers for each option
Provision of staged recommendations to extend short‑term capacity and guide long‑term strategic waste disposal planning for the Shire
ASK Waste Management was engaged by the Shire of Northam to assess future waste disposal options for the Old Quarry Road Waste Management Facility following confirmation that the site would reach capacity within a short timeframe under a business‑as‑usual scenario.
The project examined the economic, operational and regulatory feasibility of a range of options to extend the life of the existing facility or transition to alternative disposal arrangements.
The assessment involved whole‑of‑life landfill modelling, detailed cost and revenue analysis, and comparison of multiple scenarios including revised landform design, changes to waste acceptance policies, use of third‑party landfills and development of a lined regional landfill.
The outcomes provided the Shire with clear, evidence‑based recommendations, identifying a preferred short‑term option to extend capacity and a pathway for investigating long‑term regional disposal solutions.
