The WasteSorted Organics Infrastructure Grants 2024‒25 program is a State Government initiative administered by the Waste Authority and funded through the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Account.

The aim of the program is to support investment in food organics and garden organics (FOGO) recovery, recycling and processing infrastructure in line with the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 (waste strategy). WasteSorted grants are aligned with the waste strategy’s objectives of avoiding waste, recovering more value and resources from solid waste, and protecting the environment.

The program’s objectives are to support the construction or purchase of a broad range of large and small infrastructure and equipment, to enable the re-use or recycling of source separated FOGO waste that would otherwise go to landfill or be lost from the circular economy.

What can be funded

Funding is available for projects implemented in Western Australia, handling or processing waste wholly or primarily sourced in Western Australia.

Examples of infrastructure that may be funded by the program include:

• air extraction systems or aeration systems
• odour treatment systems (e.g. biofilters)
• enclosures (e.g. sheds)
• hardstands
• leachate and storm water management infrastructure
• relevant monitoring equipment
• other equipment/infrastructure that addresses focus aspects.

Organisations eligible for funding include:

• businesses (normally with at least one year of continuous operation)
• incorporated community groups
• local governments
• not-for-profit organisations
• regional councils.

Organisations not eligible for funding include:

• organisations without an ABN/ACN
• individuals without an ABN
• State Government agencies and statutory authorities
• applicants from Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands
• schools (WasteSorted Schools grants are available specifically for school waste projects)
• research and education organisations
• peak bodies
• organisations that have outstanding waste levy payments, reporting or other obligations under any programs funded through the WARR Account
• applicants unable to confirm reasonable compliance with Western Australian environment protection laws during the past five years.

• Phone: 6364 6945
• Email: wsgoi@dwer.wa.gov.au