No time to waste as work kicks off on state-of-the-art recycling hub at Hume

Key points

• Work has officially begun on the ACT's new Materials Recovery Facility at Hume, which is expected to save about $10 million a year. The original facility burned down on Boxing Day 2022, after batteries were put in a red bin, forcing recyclables to be trucked interstate.
• Veolia will run the new facility for 20 years, and it will include glass washing and crushing capability. Both the ACT and Commonwealth governments have contributed $10.5 million each, with $5 million from insurance.
• The facility is expected to open in early 2028.