Commencing 1 October 2025, entry to the Mingenew Transfer Station will be gained via an electronic gate and access tag system only. The new system will allow the facility to be accessible by local residents, businesses, contractors operating in the Shire and ratepayers outside of Mingenew with a shared property boundary with the Shire.

Up to Saturday, 27 September (including this day) the Transfer Station gates will continue to be open and manned during normal operating times – Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am-4pm.

A Registration Form must be completed by the ratepayer, ratepayer and tenant/occupier or contractor and returned to the Shire Administration and an access tag will be issued, along with instructions to use. Residents or business operators renting or occupying a property may be granted authorisation by the ratepayer (ratepayer signature required) to gain a tag for use by their household / business (only one tag per household / business will be issued).

Anyone who has completed the process and been issued a tag can commence using the new electronic gate at any time from now, during daylight hours (currently accessible 7am-5pm). Registration Forms may be downloaded from the Shire’s website (Waste Management page), obtained from the Shire Administration or can be emailed on request (call 9928 1102 or email enquiries@mingenew.wa.gov.au).

Contractors and authorised ratepayers outside of the Shire will be charged a fee, as per the Shire’s Fees & Charges.

The new system ensures the Transfer Station is more accessible to local ratepayers and residents and enables the Shire to reduce management costs.

Please note that video surveillance is operating on the premises so please act responsibly and in good faith, and ensure you follow all safety and directional signage.

Further information is available at https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/residents/waste-management/