Published on Monday, 13 July 2026 at 2:29:24 PM
More than 30 Staff and volunteers from Tamala Park Waste Management Facility have been doing their bit in support of National Tree Day, boosting local biodiversity and investing in the future rehabilitation of the site.
Councillors and staff from Mindarie Regional Council (which manages the site), and volunteers from Workpower (which operates the recycling and reuse facilities) combined their efforts to plant more than 600 native plant species on Wednesday 8 July.
Chosen plants included lomandras, acacias and ground covers endemic to the area, and commonly found in the surrounding Tamala Park bushland. Some – such as the spiky acacia verticillate (prickly moses) – were chosen specifically to survive the voracious appetites of Tamala Park’s own kangaroo troop, who will be one the many native species to benefit from new habitat areas installed as part of the yearly initiative.
National Tree Day is Australia’s largest community nature-care initiative, focussed on supporting local biodiversity, restoring and reintroducing native flora and helping to fight climate change by investing in the urban tree canopy, for future generations.
2026 marked the 15th year that MRC has taken part in National Tree Day, with nearly 12,000 saplings being planted since 2011.
This year’s planting focussed on the site entrance and verge areas leading to the weighbridge, introducing a splash of colour and regenerating green spaces at one of WA’s busiest waste management facilities.
MRC Chair, Councillor Stephanie Proud JP – who was joined by MRC Deputy Chair, Cr Karen Vernon for the planting – said that the initiative was just one of many ways the Council was investing in the future of the Tamala Park site.
“MRC’s role at Tamala Park extends far beyond operating a waste facility. We consider it our responsibility to do what we can to protect and enhance the natural environment which is such a feature of this area.
“Because of its exceptional conservation value, much of the bushland which surrounds us has been declared a Bushland Forever Protection Area, meaning we have the opportunity to play a part in making sure these natural environments are protected for future generations.
“This event – and others like it – are going to be even more important in future years, as this site transitions away from landfill and begins a new chapter, focussed on services which promote sustainability, the circular economy and supporting our environment by reducing and reusing waste.”
National Tree Day is Australia’s largest community nature-care initiative, focussed on supporting local biodiversity, restoring and reintroducing native flora and helping to fight climate change by investing in the urban tree canopy, for future generations. For more information, visit nationaltreeday.org.au.
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About MRC: Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) is one of Western Australia’s biggest waste management authorities, providing a comprehensive waste disposal service to local government authorities and residents in the Perth Metro Area.
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