Somersby metal recycling plant DA lodged
Thousands of tonnes of metal - including cars and white goods - could be diverted from landfill sites if a proposed new recycling operation is approved.
A metal recycling plant that could process everything from cars to whitegoods has been proposed for Somersby.
The $2.2 million facility would sort, process and recyle structural steel, reinforced steel, roof sheeting, electrical cable and fencing mostly from commercial operators, but individuals would also have access.
The proposed plan would also recover vehicle oils, fuels and tyres.
The plan is the latest in a string of recycling operations either proposed or approved for Somersby - the largest being the state significant construction waste recycling operation proposed for Gindurra Road.
If approved, the Gindurra Road plant would take up to 200,000 tonnes of construction waste from the Central Coast and Sydney each year. It is still going through the assessment process.
Last year Central Coast Council approved the establishment of a new composting facility in the suburb which will save thousands of tonnes of organic waste from landfill.
The facility at 222 Grants Road takes organic material like mulch, paper sludge, fruit and vegetable organics, chicken maure and food waste and turns it into soil conditioner.
Residents have until July 29 to make a submission on the metal recycling facility proposal at 244 Wisemans Ferry Road.
The operation plans to process 65 tonnes of steel per day, 4000 tonnes of “non ferrous” metals (such as aluminium and copper) per day and 900 litres of oil and fuel.
Up to eight trucks an hour six days a week will bring in materials which will then be sorted, processed, and bailed for recycling.
A large shed, offices, car park, weigh bridge and storage bins would need to be built.
The operation is expected to employ five staff.
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