The facility boasts a large education room which offers a birds-eye view of the recycling operations.

Opened in 2013, the facility is responsible for processing all the recyclables from the Mid Coast local government area.

Using state-of-the-art technology, the facility processes an average of 40 tonnes of recycling each day or about 1250 tonnes per month or 14,000 tonnes annually.

"Being conscious of our waste and recycling habits is becoming increasingly important," MidCoast Council waste services manager, David Rees said.

"More than ever, it's important to put the right thing in the right bin to reduce the impact of waste on the environment," Mr Rees said.

"Sending waste to landfill should be our last resort.

"We have set an ambitious target to divert 70 per cent of waste from landfill by 2030. We need your help to meet this goal and to value waste as a resource that can be recycled, reused and reduced."

Tours of the Materials Recovery Facility are by appointment only.

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