The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has closed its tip until further notice after asbestos was found at the facility.
The potentially harmful material was discovered in the former active land fill area of the Watkins Road facility recently.
The Shire has since closed the waste transfer station as a precautionary measure.
“Preliminary testing and a thorough site walk over by Shire officers has identified undisturbed piecesof asbestos at surface level,” Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale President Cr Michelle Rich said.
“The health and safety of our staff and residents is our utmost priority, which is why we have made the decision to close the facility until further investigation is complete, and situation remediated."
The Shire has apologised for the inconvenience.
Local fishers asked to have their say on extending crabbing season closure, simplifying bag and boat limit rules
Detectives hunt driver who reversed into Mandurah tobacco store
Mandurah Crab Fest boasts huge range of free, family friendly entertainment
Fuel prices surge in Perth, Mandurah
Teen boys charged over Mandurah burglaries
Tragic update in search for missing man Robert Snyder
Premier Roger Cook to leave Kwinana electorate, move to Perth
Mandurah Marine Rescue's new vessel named in memory of nun who survived 1959 boating accident
Teen dies in motorbike crash at Waroona Dam