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Broome Waste Action Plan 2021 2025
Broome Waste Action Plan
2021 - 2025

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Broome Waste Action Plan 2021 2025
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
    ASK Waste Management gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of the Shire of Broome staff that provided information and
    assistance in the development of this report.
    ASK also acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land in which we work and live, and pays respects to Elders past,
    present, and emerging.

    DISCLAIMER
    Information in this document is current as of June 2021. While all professional care has been undertaken in preparing the
    document, ASK Waste Management accepts no liability for loss or damages incurred as a result of reliance placed on its
    content.
    Any plans, designs or otherwise contained in this report are schematic and are provided for general guidance only. No reliance
    should be made by any user on this material for construction purposes. Advice must be sought from a suitably qualified
    engineer, prior to any construction, excavation or otherwise.
    The mention of any company, product or process in this report does not constitute or imply endorsement by ASK Waste
    Management.

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    1A                     25/06/2021               Draft version for Shire review           AE

    Report produced by:
    ALISON EDMUNDS BSc

    ASK Waste Management
    PO BOX 401, Brunswick Heads, NSW. 2483 AUSTRALIA

    0447 393363
    admin@askwm.com
    www.askwm.com
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Broome Waste Action Plan 2021 2025
INTRODUCTION
    The Shire of Broome (the Shire) engaged ASK Waste Management (ASK) to prepare its Waste Strategy (the Strategy or BWS)
    and supporting Action Plan to guide the direction and resourcing of waste management in the Shire of Broome for the next
    four years. The Strategy was produced in line with the State’s Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 (WARR
    Strategy), the Kimberley Regional Waste Management Plan 2018-2023, the DWER Waste Plan Resource Kit and relevant Shire
    strategic documents.

    BROOME WASTE STRATEGY ACTION PLAN OVERVIEW
    The Broome Waste Strategy Action Plan 2021 – 2025 provides a series of actions and tasks that support the aims and objectives
    of the Broome Waste Strategy 2021 – 2031. Seven action categories have been developed. Tasks for implementation have
    been grouped into the relevant action category.
    The plan contains the following action categories and associated tasks for each:

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ACTION 1: Waste Infrastructure and Operations                                                                                  ACTION 2: Waste Services
    To protect the environment, waste infrastructure and operations need to be managed to comply with better practice standards,   Waste services delivered by the Shire can avoid waste generation, recover materials from waste, and protect human health and
    DWER licence conditions and the relevant regulations.                                                                          the environment from the impacts of waste. Maximising the efficiency of these services also ensures they are delivered with
                                                                                                                                   minimal impacts on Shire funding reserves.

                                                                                                     TIMEFRAME                                                                                                                     TIMEFRAME
                                           TASK                                                                                                                           TASK
                                                                                          21/22     22/23     23/24     24/25                                                                                            21/22     22/23    23/24     24/25

     1.1    Facilitate design of a Regional Resource Recovery Park (RRRP)
                                                                                             •                                      2.1    Provide equitable and suitable kerbside waste and recycling services
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           •         •         •         •
     1.2    Provide a compliant landfill
                                                                                                                 •         •        2.2
                                                                                                                                           Facilitate an analysis of resource recovery services to progress towards
                                                                                                                                           achievement of WARR Strategy targets                                                                •         •
     1.3    Provide a Community Recycling Centre (CRC)
                                                                                                       •         •                  2.3    Provide a reuse and recycle shop at the RRRP
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     •         •         •
                                                                                                       •         •         •
            Provide efficient and cost effective operation and management of the
     1.4
            RRRP and CRC                                                                                                            2.4    Facilitate a review of the domestic waste pass
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           •
     1.5    Provide liquid waste disposal options
                                                                                                       •         •         •        2.5
                                                                                                                                           Facilitate a review of options for pre-cyclone waste clean up within the
                                                                                                                                           Shire                                                                           •
            Facilitate the operation and closure of the Buckley’s Road Waste
     1.6    Management Facility in line with the Landfill Closure Management Plan
            2021
                                                                                             •         •         •                  2.6
                                                                                                                                           Facilitate a review of services to assess alignment with DWER better
                                                                                                                                           practice standards and cost of upgrades                                                                       •
            Facilitate the closure of Lot 400 Buckley’s Road in line with the
     1.7    environmental conditions outlined in the memorandum of understanding
            with Development WA
                                                                                                                           •

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ACTION 5: Waste Policy and Procurement
    ACTION 3: Data, Information and Economics
                                                                                                                                  Local Government policies and procurement strategies can horizontally integrate waste management and resource recovery
    Data and economic information provide the key foundation for effective planning, monitoring, management and decision making
                                                                                                                                  considerations through all facets of local government services and activities to contribute to the WARR Strategy objectives.
    in relation to waste management and resource recovery.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    TIMEFRAME
                                                                                                      TIMEFRAME                                                          TASK
                                            TASK                                                                                                                                                                        21/22     22/23    23/24     24/25
                                                                                           21/22    22/23     23/24     24/25

     3.1    Provide accurate waste data reporting
                                                                                             •         •        •            •
                                                                                                                                   5.1    Provide an Emergency Waste Management plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          •
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          •         •         •        •
                                                                                                                                          Provide Shire policy and working procedures to avoid waste and increase
     3.2    Facilitate a whole of life financial assessment of the RRRP and CRC
                                                                                             •                               •     5.2
                                                                                                                                          the use of recycled and recovered material in all Shire activity

                                                                                             •         •
            Facilitate a financial review of waste streams including a market value                                                       Provide alignment between the Shire of Broome Waste Strategy and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          •                            •
     1.3
            analysis                                                                                                               5.3    the Waste Strategy Action Plan with Shire Community Strategic Plans,
                                                                                                                                          operational and business plans and budgets
     3.4    Provide regular kerbside mobile bin audits
                                                                                                       •                     •
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              •
                                                                                                                                          Provide procurement that works towards alignment with the outcomes of
                                                                                                                                   5.4
                                                                                                                                          the State Waste Strategy 2030

                                                                                                                                   5.5    Provide regular review of waste and recycling related contracts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          •                   •
    ACTION 4: Litter and Illegal Dumping                                                                                                  Provide regular review of the Shire of Broome Waste Local Law 2021 (7
    An objective of the WARR Strategy 2030 is to move towards zero littering and illegal dumping and manage their impacts.         5.6
                                                                                                                                          yearly)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              •
                                                                                                      TIMEFRAME                           Provide land use planning instruments to support the aims and objectives
                                            TASK                                                                                   5.7
                                                                                                                                          of the Broome Waste Strategy 2021 - 2031
                                                                                           21/22    22/23     23/24     24/25

                                                                                             •                               •
                                                                                                                                          Regulate the need for preparation of waste management plans for
     4.1    Provide a litter and illegal dumping plan
                                                                                                                                   5.8    proposed developments in the Shire to maximise waste avoidance and
                                                                                                                                          resource recovery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       •
     4.2    Regulate compliance with the Shire of Broome Waste Local Law 2021
                                                                                             •         •        •            •
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       •
                                                                                                                                          Provide and regularly review the Waste Strategy Action Plan to support
                                                                                                                                   5.9
                                                                                                                                          the aims and objectives of the Broome Waste Strategy 2021 - 2031

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                                                                                                                                   5.10   Yearly reporting of actions within the strategy
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ACTION 6: Behaviour Change
     Communication and engagement with waste generators underpins many local government waste management activities and are
     vital to driving behaviour change needed to achieve the objectives and targets of the Broome Waste Strategy.                   A comprehensive overview of tasks is contained within the Action Plan to follow. The Action Plan format aligns with the DWER
                                                                                                                                    Waste Plan requirements and includes:
                                                                                                                                    •    Findings: A brief description of the findings discovered during the development of the BWS.
                                                                                                       TIMEFRAME
                                            TASK                                                                                    •    Issues: The implications that are brought about by the findings.
                                                                                           21/22    22/23     23/24     24/25       •    Implementation:        Key activities required to implement the task.

                                                                                                       •        •         •
                                                                                                                                    •    Cost: Estimated cost to implement the task and potential funding sources.
      6.1    Provide and facilitate a community education and engagement plan
                                                                                                                                    •    Target: A measurable time-bound target that will be obtained through implementation of the task
                                                                                                                                    •    Priority: Prioritised as either short (one – two years), medium (three – five years) or long term (five years +).
      6.2    Facilitate waste and recycling grant funding
                                                                                             •         •        •         •         •    Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Link to the key outcomes of Avoid, Protect, Recover

                                                                                                       •
             Faciliate the development of a community waste and recycling action
      6.3
             group

     ACTION 7: Regional Efficiencies
     Strategies and actions to strengthen regional collaboration and cooperation in the delivery of waste management services and
     improve waste management practices across the region.

                                                                                                       TIMEFRAME
                                            TASK
                                                                                           21/22    22/23     23/24     24/25

                                                                                             •         •        •         •
             Partner with zone Shires to action the Kimberley Regional Waste
      7.1
             Management Plan 2018-2023 (KRWMP)

      7.2    Provide an updated KRWMP
                                                                                                                •
                                                                                             •         •        •         •
             Advocate and partner with government and other relevant agencies to
      7.3
             progress the Dampier Peninsula Waste Management Plan

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ACTION PLAN
     ACTION 1: WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS
     To protect the environment, waste infrastructure and operations need to be managed to comply with better practice standards,
                                                                                                                                            Task 1.2 Provide a compliant landfill
     DWER licence conditions and the relevant regulations. The use of better practice for waste management activities assists in
     minimising the risk of environmental damage or pollution, extending the life of the Shire’s waste facilities and reducing the
     operational and maintenance costs associated with the facilities.                                                                                                TARGET: The RRRP including the new landfill is constructed by June 2025.
                                                                                                                                                                                   Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect
     Task 1.1 Facilitate design of a Regional Resource Recovery Facility                                                                                   Findings                              Issues                     Recommendations              Implementation
                                                                                                                                             The Shire’s Buckleys Road landfill is   There is a significant risk a      Prioritise approvals, and    1. Develop construction
             TARGET: The design of the RRRP is finalised by June 2022. Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect
                                                                                                                                             projected to reach capacity by Nov      landfill at the RRRP will not      construction of the RRRP     documentation including:
                   Findings                              Issues                     Recommendations                 Implementation           2025 – Dec 2026.                        be constructed before the          including the new landfill   • Development of design
                                                                                                                                             In April 2021 the Shire of Broome       Buckleys Rd landfill is full.      facility.                    drawings, technical
     The Shire’s Buckleys Road landfill is   There is a significant risk a      Prioritise approvals, and        1. Design the RRRP          Council approved an integrated          Therefore, the Shire may                                        specifications, bill of
     projected to reach capacity by Nov      landfill at the RRRP will not      design of the new facility.      including the CRC to        site for a new Regional Resource        need to transfer the waste                                      quantities for input into
     2025 – Dec 2026.                        be constructed before the          Identify alternative landfills   match the current           Recovery Park (RRRP) located            to an alternative landfill, at                                  procurement process
     In April 2021 the Shire of Broome       Buckleys Rd landfill is full.      for waste disposal in case       and future throughput       12km northeast of Broome on             significant cost, until the RRRP                                • Development of tender
     Council approved an integrated          Therefore, the Shire may           RRRP is not established in       of materials, safety        Cape Leveque Road. The new              was operational.                                                for construction
     site for a new Regional Resource        need to transfer the waste         time.                            issues, environmental       RRRP will consist of a Community        The development of facilities                                   • Tender evaluation and
     Recovery Park (RRRP) located            to an alternative landfill, at     Better practice guidance         protection, flexibility/    Recycling Centre (CRC), Class           (including RRRP and CRC)                                        Council approval for
     12km northeast of Broome on             significant cost, until the RRRP   from other states is used        adaptability for future     III landfill and liquid waste           will improve efficiencies and                                   tender award
     Cape Leveque Road. The new              was operational.                   to inform the design of the      expansion needs, user       components, as well as supporting       resource recovery, while                                        • Develop contract for
     RRRP will consist of a Community        The development of facilities      RRRP.                            friendliness and better     site infrastructure.                    minimising environmental and                                    construction
     Recycling Centre (CRC), Class           (including RRRP and CRC)           Adopt better practice            practice guidance           The WARR Strategy 2030 requires         OHS risks.                                                      • Procurement of
     III landfill and liquid waste           will improve efficiencies and      guidance once released and       where practicable.          all waste to be managed and/            Waste Authority better                                          equipment/infrastructure
     components, as well as supporting       resource recovery, while           where practicable. Should        2. Secure funding           or disposed using better practice       practice guidelines for drop                                    2. Construct the landfill
     site infrastructure.                    minimising environmental and       upgrades to infrastructure       and approvals for           approaches.                             off and disposal are not yet                                    and RRRP
     The WARR Strategy 2030 requires         OHS risks.                         be required they will need       development and                                                     released.
     all waste to be managed and/            Waste Authority better             to be designed, planned,         construction.
     or disposed using better practice       practice guidelines for drop       budgeted and constructed.
     approaches.                             off and disposal are not yet
                                             released.                          Action New or Existing?
                                                                                Existing

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Task 1.3 Provide a Community Recycling Centre                                                                                  Task 1.4 Provide efficient and cost-effective operation of the RRRP and CRC

                  TARGET: The CRC is constructed by June 2025. Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect                            TARGET: The management model for the CRC is chosen by Dec 2022. Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect

                 Findings                            Issues                   Recommendations               Implementation                     Findings                           Issues                      Recommendations                   Implementation

     There is a need to establish a      The development of the           Construct CRC prior to        1. Secure funding           The operational approach for       The decision on the             Undertake a management              1. Assess the operational
     Community Recycling Centre (CRC)    RRRP will improve efficiencies   landfill opening.             and approvals for           the new RRRP and CRC has           operating model for future      model options review including      approaches available
     in Broome at the new CRC.           and resource recovery, while     Guidance from interstate is   development and             not been defined (i.e. operated    waste infrastructure involves   a pragmatic analysis of             2. Evaluate outcomes
     The new Regional Resource           minimising environmental and     used to inform the design     construction.               by Shire or externally under       a host of sensitive and         circumstances, costs, and risks     3. Adopt preferred
     Recovery Park (RRRP) located        OHS risks.                       of the CRC.                   2. Develop construction     contract).                         complex considerations.         for the delivery option for these   approach
     12km northeast of Broome on                                          Adopt DWER better             documentation including:    The operation of a best            The outcome of the decision     services.                           4. Produce a project plan
     Cape Leveque Road. will include a                                    practice guidance once        • Development of design     practice facility will require a   has long term implications      The management model must           to implement preferred
     Community Recycling Centre (CRC).                                    released and where            drawings, technical         high standard of knowledge,        on Shire services and           be decided in time for the          approach
     The WARR Strategy 2030 requires                                      practicable. Should           specifications, bill of     skills and operational practices   resourcing.                     commencement of operations at
     all waste to be managed and/                                         upgrades to infrastructure    quantities for input into   from staff employed at the                                         these facilities.
     or disposed using better practice                                    be required they will need    procurement process         facility.
     approaches.                                                          to be designed, planned,      • Development of tender                                                                        Action New or Existing?
                                                                          budgeted and constructed.     for construction                                                                               New
                                                                                                        • Tender evaluation and
                                                                          Action New or Existing?       Council approval for
                                                                          Existing                      tender award
                                                                                                        • Develop contract for
                                                                                                        construction
                                                                                                        • Procurement of
                                                                                                        equipment/infrastructure
                                                                                                        3. Construct the CRC.

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Task 1.6 Facilitate the operation and closure of Buckleys Road Waste Management Facility in line with the Landfill Closure
                                                                                                                                                Management Plan 2021

     Task 1.5 Provide liquid waste disposal options                                                                                                     TARGET: The Buckleys Road facility provides waste disposal for the Shire until the new RRRP is constructed.
                                                                                                                                                                                     Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect
      TARGET: A liquid
                solution for liquid
                       waste        waste
                               disposal   disposal
                                        facility     is agreed upon
                                                 is constructed     by Dec
                                                                by Dec 20232022
                                                                             LinkLink to WARR
                                                                                  to WARR     Strategy
                                                                                           Strategy    2030:
                                                                                                    2030:    Recover,
                                                                                                          Recover,    Protect
                                                                                                                   Protect                                 Findings                               Issues                      Recommendations                    Implementation

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ACTION 2: WASTE SERVICES
     Task 1.7 Facilitate the closure of Lot 400 Buckleys Road in line with environmental conditions outlined in the memorandum   The Shire provides a range of municipal waste services to domestic, commercial and industrial sectors within the community.
     of understanding with Development WA                                                                                        Through these services the Shire can avoid waste generation, recover more materials from waste, and protect human health
                                                                                                                                 and the environment from the impacts of waste. Maximising the efficiency and minimising the costs of these services also
                                                                                                                                 ensures the services are delivered with minimal impacts on Shire funding reserves. Actions relating to the Shire’s waste
                TARGET: Lot 400 facility provides recycling storage for the Shire until the new RRRP is constructed.             services are contained in the following tables.
                                           Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect
                Findings                         Issues                     Recommendations                Implementation        Task 2.1 Provide equitable and suitable kerbside waste and recycling services

     The Shire of Broome operate      Site has been used for          Develop a closure plan that  1. Develop a suitable
                                                                                                                                     TARGET: The contract provisions are reviewed and a new contract provisions developed in time for contract expiry in
     a licensed Resource Recovery     resource recovery activities,   complies with the memorandum closure plan for the site
                                                                                                                                                                    2021. Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect
     Area (RRA) to stockpile and      including the storage and       of understanding with DWA.   2. Liaise with DWA
     process material at Lot 400      processing of mulch, steel,                                  3. Source suitable material                 Findings                       Issues                     Recommendations                      Implementation
     Buckleys Road. The premises is   tyres, timber, glass and                                     to rehabilitate the site
                                                                                                                                  The kerbside collection service    Review and planning     The content of the new contract should        1. Review and
     located approximately 500m       concrete.                                                    4. Undertake progressive
                                                                                                                                  (waste and recycling) is provided  for a new contract      specify options that allow for provision      develop new contract
     south from the landfill. The     The Shire has a                                              rehabilitation of the site
                                                                                                                                  under contract that will expire in will be required.       of the following within the life of the       provisions.
     facility will operate at this    memorandum of
                                                                                                                                  June 2021.                                                 contract:                                     2. Tender for provision
     location until the Shire’s new   understanding with
                                                                                                                                  Issues with high contamination                             • Potential for introduction of a FOGO        of services.
     RRRP is constructed.             Development WA that
                                                                                                                                  rates of recycling bins in certain                         collection service including new bin
                                      allows for use of the site
                                                                                                                                  areas of the Shire.                                        configurations and service frequencies
                                      and that the site will be
                                                                                                                                  The current contract requires                              service
                                      rehabilitated.
                                                                                                                                  the contractor to provide                                  • Improved education and awareness
                                                                                                                                  some community education.                                  requirements of what can be recycled
                                                                                                                                  This currently consists of ad                              and how to recycle correctly to minimise
                                                                                                                                  hoc 30-minute school talks as                              contamination rates
                                                                                                                                  requested by schools on waste and                          • Potential for change in disposal location
                                                                                                                                  recycling.                                                 within the life of the contract
                                                                                                                                  Kerbside services are not provided                         • Service extension option for 12 Mile and
                                                                                                                                  in 12 Mile or Coconut Wells.                               Coconut Wells

                                                                                                                                                                                             Action New or Existing?
                                                                                                                                                                                             New

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Task 2.2 Facilitate an analysis of resource recovery services to progress towards achievement of WARR Strategy targets           Task 2.3 Provide a Reuse and Recycle shop at the RRRP

                   TARGET: Project to be completed by June 2023 Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect                                   TARGET: Provide a reuse and recycle shop at the RRRP Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Avoid, Recover, Protect

             Findings                  Issues                        Recommendations                         Implementation               Findings                     Issues                      Recommendations                     Implementation
     The Shire’s baseline       The current and         An analysis of resource recovery options        1. Undertake a detailed       The Shire does    A reuse shop can provide many          Establish a Reuse shop at   1. Develop a draft scope of operations
     MSW recovery rate is       projected resource      is required to determine optimal services       analysis of resource          not currently     benefits for the Local Government      the new RRRP.               for a reuse shop including:
     below the 2020 State       recovery rates          that will achieve a 60% recovery rate by        recovery options to           provide a reuse   and the community including                                        • The likely quantities to be handled
     WARR Strategy target.      indicate the Shire      2030 and beyond. The assessment needs           determine the optimal         and recycle       increased waste recovered from         Action New or Existing?     through the shop
     Projected resource         will not align with     to include a cost-benefit analysis of each      infrastructure and services   shop.             landfill, however, may not always be   New                         • Defining intended product streams for
     recovery rates based       state targets.          service option. This assessment will ensure     required to achieve a 60%     The community     a practical or economically viable                                 sale
     on services currently      Regional local          the Shire will recover sufficient material to   recovery rate by 2030 and     waste survey      option.                                                            • Identifying likely infrastructure,
     delivered will not align   governments are         meet the waste targets at the lowest cost to    beyond.                       revealed strong   There are also various management                                  equipment, resourcing and operational
     with the State WARR        expected to be          the community.                                  2. Review outcomes of the     community         models for operation of a Reuse                                    requirements
     Strategy targets to        aligning services and   Services could include:                         assessment.                   support for       shop. The most common models are:                                  • Marketing and education
     2030.                      performance with        • FOGO kerbside service                         3. Council to adopt           a reuse and       • Managed by the Local Government                                  requirements.
                                the WARR Strategy       • Vergeside bulk waste collections              preferred option/s.           recycle shop/     • Managed by volunteers from                                       2. Undertake a viability assessment
                                targets.                • Centralised recycling bring centres           Appropriate budget            facility.         community organisations                                            based on the scope of operations
                                                        (recycling precincts)                           funding is to be secured                        • Managed privately or by a                                        to determine whether the project is
                                                        • Other options as determined by the Shire      through this process.                           specialist organisation, which                                     practically feasible and economically
                                                        Assessment of the viability of new services     4. Develop a project plan                       provides employment for disabled/                                  viable for the Shire. This will also
                                                        should consider:                                for implementation of                           disadvantaged people (social                                       assist in determining the preferred
                                                        • Any better practice guidelines                preferred option/s.                             enterprise)                                                        management model.
                                                        • Quantities/tonnages available                 5. Implement preferred                          • A combination of the above.                                      3. Decide on the preferred management
                                                        • Economics                                     option/s.                                       The most appropriate model for the                                 model. This could include approaching
                                                        • Community opinion                                                                             Shire will largely be driven by the                                local organisations that could potentially
                                                        • Processing options (including partnering                                                      Shire’s desired objectives for the                                 operate the shop to determine their
                                                        with local businesses)                                                                          establishment of a reuse shop.                                     interest.
                                                        • Markets                                                                                                                                                          4. Produce a project plan for the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           establishment of the reuse shop,
                                                        Action New or Existing?                                                                                                                                            including the capital cost and estimated
                                                        New & existing (KRWMP)                                                                                                                                             operational cost.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           5. Establish the reuse shop.

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Task 2.4 Facilitate a review of the domestic waste pass system                                                                         Task 2.5 Faciliate a review of options for pre-cyclone waste clean up within the Shire

                       TARGET: The waste pass system is reviewed, and outcomes implemented by June 2022.                                                         TARGET: The preferred option for a bulk waste service is determined by June 2022
                                       Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Avoid, Recover, Protect                                                                                        Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect
                 Findings                           Issues                      Recommendations                   Implementation                         Findings                          Issues                    Recommendations                   Implementation
      The survey identified              Perceived inequity in           Review the domestic waste           1. Undertake a review           The Shire previously provided      Impacts on the Shire’s         Undertake an options review for    1. Review the bulk
      community dissatisfaction          service provision can cause     pass system to establish a          of waste pass system to         a free skip bin program for        reputation regarding service   addressing domestic bulk waste     waste disposal service
      with the waste pass system         community dissatisfaction.      suitable system that is equitable   identify costs, benefits and    bulk waste for pensioners          dissatisfaction.               disposal in the Shire. This may    options and community
      particularly around equity         Free disposal options have      amongst users and is efficient      issues associated with the      and consecutive free waste         Cost implications associated   include changing the service       preferences.
      concerns from those who need       financial implications on the   and cost effective in terms         pass system.                    disposal weekends for bulk         with provision of the free     to another option such as an       2. Determine preference for
      to purchase the domestic           Shire and do not encourage      of operational and financial        2. Review other options         waste/ preparation for the         skip bin service were not      annual free bulk waste pass(es).   service.
      pass (those outside kerbside       a ‘user pays’ approach          impacts on the Shire.               available to the Shire.         cyclone season. This was           sustainable for the Shire.                                        3. Present to Council for
      collection areas) believing        to waste generation and                                             3. Determine the format         recently withdrawn and             No sorting and recovery        Action New or Existing?            adoption.
      that paying rates entitles the     disposal.                       Action New or Existing?             of future pass system if        replaced with a costed service.    of materials increases         Existing                           4. Implement Council
      same level of service as those     Issues with misuse of the       New                                 required (e.g. free pass        Community consultation             consumption of landfill                                           recommendations.
      receiving the free pass.           waste pass have operational                                         system with rates notice or     indicated that access issues       airspace and negates the
      The Shire is aware of issues       and financial impacts on the                                        needing to collect and sign     (i.e. utes or trailers to assist   benefits that can be gained
      with the current waste pass        Shire.                                                              for pass at Shire office).      with the delivery to the tip)      from resource recovery.
      system where passes are sent                                                                           4. Implement outcomes.          were a barrier to use of the       Decreased source
      to ratepayers and not passed                                                                                                           free disposal weekend service.     separation of vergeside
      onto tenants of property.                                                                                                              Feedback also indicated a          waste increases collection
      There have also been incidents                                                                                                         strong community desire for a      and disposal costs for the
      of fraudulent passes being                                                                                                             vergeside bulk waste pickup.       Shire and increases OHS
      presented at the landfill and of                                                                                                                                          risks for staff.
      passes being sold for financial
      gain by residents.

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ACTION 3: DATA, INFORMATION AND ECONOMICS
                                                                                                                                     Data, information and economics provide the key foundation for effective planning, monitoring, economic management and
                                                                                                                                     decision making in relation to waste management and resource recovery within the Shire. The Shire has access to a wide range
     Task 2.6 Facilitate a review of services to assess alignment with DWER better practice standards and cost of upgrades           of data and information to inform decision making, however there is potential to improve data activities further to ensure that any
                                                                                                                                     actions implemented as part of this plan are based on complete and correct data and assist with the evaluation of the actions.
                        TARGET: Services are upgraded to meet better practice requirements once released.
                                          Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect                                               Task 3.1 Provide accurate waste data reporting

                Findings                         Issues                   Recommendations                  Implementation                        TARGET: Gatehouse data capture and recording methods reviewed and updated prior to July 2022
     The WARR Strategy 2030           The better practice          Adopt better practice guidance     1. Review better practice                                           Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Avoid, Recover
     requires all waste to be         requirements may need        once released and where            guidance material once                       Findings                       Issues                      Recommendations                     Implementation
     managed or disposed using        amendments to contracts      practicable.                       released.
     better practice approaches.      and operations for both                                         2. Audit existing services     Gatehouse data does not easily        Inaccurate baseline    Waste data capture methods should            1. Undertake review.
     Vergeside and kerbside           services.                    Action New or Existing?            against better practice        identify the source of the waste      data can skew the      be reviewed to ensure that waste             2. Update data
     guidelines are under                                          New                                guidance requirements.         stream.                               Shire’s performance    generation, recovery and disposal            capture and recording
     development.                                                                                     3. Assess implications and                                           regarding              performance can be assessed accurately       methods where
                                                                                                      cost for upgrades to service                                         achievements           by waste stream and in a timely manner.      required.
                                                                                                      delivery and infrastructure.                                         against the State      The review should ensure waste data          3. Train staff on
                                                                                                      4. Determine service                                                 waste targets.         collection and reporting methods are         changes
                                                                                                      upgrades and establish                                                                      consistent with better practice and          4. Implement changes
                                                                                                      budgets.                                                                                    mandatory reporting requirements under
                                                                                                      5. Upgrade services to                                                                      WARR Regulations.
                                                                                                      meet better practice
                                                                                                      guidance.                                                                                   Action New or Existing?
                                                                                                                                                                                                  New

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Task 3.3 Facilitate a financial review of waste streams including a market value analysis
     Task 3.2 Provide a whole of life financial assessment of the RRRP and CRC
                                                                                                                                        TARGET: A financial review is completed of current waste streams to ensure economic, environmental, social and political
            TARGET: Financial analysis undertaken in time to inform the 2022/2023 annual budget processes and LTFP.                                                            viability. Link to WARR Strategy 2030: NA
                                           Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Avoid, Recover
                                                                                                                                            Findings                       Issues                    Recommendations                           Implementation
                Findings                          Issues                     Recommendations                 Implementation
                                                                                                                                       A review of Shire       Gate fee price structures         Undertake a financial          1. Undertake a financial analysis of waste
     A whole of life financial         A Whole of Life (WoL)           • Undertake a Whole of Life     1. Undertake financial          waste income            and kerbside collection           analysis including:            stream income and expenditure.
     assessment of the RRRP and        financial assessment            (WoL) financial assessment of   analysis.                       and expenditure         rates should be set to            • A waste stream financial     2.Review Shire fees and charges to assess if
     CRC has not yet been finalised.   enables the accurate            the RRRP and CRC                2. Review outcomes              has not been            ensure those that generate        assessment.                    cross subsidy exists
     The Shire’s long term financial   evaluation of the economic      • Review the Shires LTFP to     3. Update LTFP to ensure        undertaken to           the waste pay the whole           • Review of Shire fees and     3.Review outcomes to inform gate fee
     plan (LTFP) contains an           impact of the planned           ensure alignment with the       sufficient funds and/or         ensure those that       of life costs for its disposal.   charges to assess any cross    structures and kerbside collection rates for
     allocation of funds for the       infrastructure upgrades         outcomes of the assessment.     funding sources have been       generate waste          If this is not undertaken         subsidy and move to user       subsequent financial years.
     development of the RRRP and       (capital and operational                                        identified for future capital   pay for its disposal.   cross subsidy is likely to        pays principle.                4.Inform the community of any intended
     CRC.                              costs) to feed into the Shire   Action New or Existing?         works.                          The financial           occur where for domestic                                         increases and the rationale for the increases.
                                       LTFP.                           New                                                             viability of material   kerbside revenue is               Action New or Existing?        5.The supply chain for each potential material
                                       The analysis will provide                                                                       streams separated       subsidising commercial            New                            to be diverted must be assessed to determine:
                                       the Shire with valuable                                                                         for reuse and           waste disposal.                                                  • The method to ensure a separated
                                       information in which to set                                                                     recycling has not       Without an understanding          A detailed supply chain        uncontaminated material stream can be
                                       gate fees, guide fees for                                                                       be quantified.          of the drivers to divert          and market assessment          obtained
                                       waste services delivered                                                                                                wastes from landfill,             must be completed for          • The processing required and associated cost
                                       and inform long term                                                                                                    together with the                 each potential material        to produce a marketable ‘product’ that meets
                                       financial planning.                                                                                                     economics and markets             stream that could or is        any required specifications
                                                                                                                                                               for the diverted materials,       being diverted from landfill   • The existing size and value of the market for
                                                                                                                                                               informed decisions cannot         (e.g. concrete processed       the ‘product’ that will be generated, together
                                                                                                                                                               be made.                          to produce recycled            with the potential impact on that market (and
                                                                                                                                                               There is little point in          aggregate) to assess the       other local suppliers)
                                                                                                                                                               separating and processing         financial viability and        • The long-term security and stability of the
                                                                                                                                                               a material stream if there        market risk.                   market to accept the ‘product’ in the future
                                                                                                                                                               is no viable end market for       enables                        • The impact on local employment and job
                                                                                                                                                               the product.                                                     creation
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Action New or Existing?
                                                                                                                                                                                                 New

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Task 3.4 Provide regular kerbside MGB audits                                                                                    ACTION 4: LITTER AND ILLEGAL DUMPING
                                                                                                                                     An objective of the WARR Strategy 2030 is to move towards zero littering and illegal dumping and manage their impacts.
                            TARGET: A kerbside bin audit is undertaken in 2022 and every second year.
                                          Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Avoid, Recover                                                 Task 4.1 Provide a litter and illegal dumping plan

                Findings                        Issues                     Recommendations                  Implementation               TARGET: A litter and illegal dumping plan is developed, and resources attained for its implementation by June 2022.
                                                                                                                                                                                 Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Protect
     The Shire does not conduct      Waste audits provide            Regular scheduling of bin audits. 1. Undertake a
     regular waste audits of         the Shire with valuable                                           representative kerbside bin                Findings                           Issues                    Recommendations                    Implementation
     kerbside bins.                  information in which to         Action New or Existing?           audit in 2021.                Litter, illegal dumping, and         The WARR Strategy targets     Development of a five year           1. Obtain/identify suitable
                                     base further decisions          New                               2. Schedule regular           amenity maintenance is a             zero littering and illegal    comprehensive litter and illegal     resourcing to develop the
                                     on resource recovery                                              audits for future years in    significant issue in the Shire due   dumping by 2030.              dumping plan for the Shire to        strategy.
                                     priorities and infrastructure                                     operational planning and      to transient populations and         Littering and illegal         include:                             2. Develop the strategy.
                                     development.                                                      budget preparations.          itinerants. Anecdotal evidence       dumping of waste              • Development of good                3. Implement the strategy
                                                                                                                                     suggests that litter and illegal     can have serious              data capture methods to              providing relevant
                                                                                                                                     dumping issues have increased in     environmental, social and     support the development and          resourcing where required.
                                                                                                                                     recent times.                        economic effects, including   implementation of responses to       4. Provide for annual
                                                                                                                                     Litter and illegal dumping is        reduced visual amenity,       this problem.                        reporting of outcomes
                                                                                                                                     managed by different work teams      harm to wildlife and          • Education, awareness and           within the Shire’s annual
                                                                                                                                     including rangers, waste, and        undermining the spirit and    behaviour change initiatives to      reporting to the community.
                                                                                                                                     parks and gardens.                   pride of a community.         prevent the creation of litter and   5. Undertake and annual
                                                                                                                                     A management fund exists for         The cost of cleaning up       to achieve long-term positive        review of strategy.
                                                                                                                                     ongoing management of litter         litter and illegally dumped   behavioural change.
                                                                                                                                     and illegal dumping on the           waste is borne by the         • Litter prevention tools and
                                                                                                                                     Yawuru reserves which occupy         community, with the Shire     infrastructure to facilitate
                                                                                                                                     a significant portion of land in     spending over a $1M a year    disposal of materials.
                                                                                                                                     Broome town area. There are          (SoB, comms) on efforts to    • Consistent and effective
                                                                                                                                     often limited funds available,       address the issue.            enforcement strategies to
                                                                                                                                     however, for clean up of the         To deal with littering and    change behaviour and reinforce
                                                                                                                                     illegal dumping. Consequently the    illegal dumping, a range      the commitment to a community
                                                                                                                                     Shire is often involved in funding   of different approaches       with less littering and illegal
                                                                                                                                     clean up with costs to Council       are needed to ensure          dumping.increase their level of
                                                                                                                                     ultimately passed onto residents.    successful outcomes.          expertise regarding effective
                                                                                                                                                                                                        management of litter and illegal
                                                                                                                                                                                                        dumping.
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Task 4.1 CONT.                                                                                                                 Task 4.2 Regulate compliance with the Shire of Broome Waste Local Law 2021

         TARGET: A litter and illegal dumping plan is developed, and resources attained for its implementation by June 2022.           TARGET: The Shire has appropriate local laws to govern waste management practices within the Shire by Dec 2022.
                                                 Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Protect                                                                                         Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Protect
                      Findings                     Issues                 Recommendations                 Implementation                       Findings                      Issues                  Recommendations                Implementation
     Over 72% of survey respondents                                • Incentives to encourage                                        Waste collection and removal   The Shire of Broome Waste   Upon successful passage         1.Advise community
     rated litter and illegal dumping                              people to maintain litter-free                                   from residential property      Local Laws are under        through the Joint Standing      2. Regulate compliance
     management as an extremely                                    environments.                                                    can now be regulated under     development.                Committee adopt and             with the Local Laws.
     important issue for the Shire. It also                        • Increased collaboration and                                    a Waste Local Law enacted      They are currently being    implement the Waste Local Law
     received the highest rating in terms                          partnerships to build consistent                                 under the Waste Avoidance      reviewed by the Joint       2021.
     of issues for the Shire.                                      and effective approaches.                                        and Resource Recovery Act      Standing Committee on
     Over 50% of survey respondents                                • Identification of responsibilities                             (WARR) which came into force   Delegated Legislation.      Action New or Existing?
     were dissatisfied with the Shire’s                            within the Shire for management                                  on 1 July 2008.                                            Existing
     litter management practices.                                  of these cross-business unit
     There were also a significant                                 functions.
     number of comments highlighting                               • Training and development
     dissatisfaction received through the                          requirements for Shire staff to
     comments section of the survey.
                                                                   The strategy will guide future
                                                                   resourcing requirements and
                                                                   strategic direction in moving
                                                                   towards zero litter and illegal
                                                                   dumping.
                                                                   The support and promotion
                                                                   of CDS should also assist
                                                                   in reducing littering in the
                                                                   community.
                                                                   Action New or Existing?
                                                                   New

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ACTION 5: POLICY AND PROCUREMENT
 Local Government policy and strategy can horizontally integrate waste management and resource recovery considerations
 through all facets of local government services and activities and contribute to the WARR Strategy objectives.
                                                                                                                                                Task 5.1 CONT.
 Task 5.1 Provide an emergency waste management plan
                                                                                                                                                      TARGET: Increased level of Shire and community preparedness for emergency waste management by June 2022.
                                                                                                                                                                                        Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect
           TARGET: Increased level of Shire and community preparedness for emergency waste management by June 2022.
                                             Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect                                                              Findings                     Issues                           Recommendations                 Implementation
            Findings                         Issues                             Recommendations                       Implementation                                 Clean-up and disposal of this          This will reduce public health and
                                                                                                                                                                     waste could easily overwhelm           environmental risks and personal
     The Shire has no          Natural disaster impacts can           As part of emergency and recovery          1.WALGA provide a
                                                                                                                                                                     the operational capabilities of        injury, enable prioritisation of
     documented plans          generate significant quantities of     planning, an emergency waste               template for Local
                                                                                                                                                                     the Shire, consume significant         resources, and aid in reducing costs.
     for waste disposal        waste. Emergency waste issues          management (EWM) sub-plan                  Government to
                                                                                                                                                                     amounts of airspace at the landfills   Taking the time to formulate a
     in the event of an        can have significant environmental     should be developed, including             incorporate waste
                                                                                                                                                                     and impact on longer term waste        detailed waste management plan
     emergency or disaster.    and public health impacts, place an    consideration of the type and risk of      management into existing
                                                                                                                                                                     disposal needs for the community.      before an emergency strikes helps
     The level of              additional financial strain on those   likely emergencies within the Shire,       emergency management
                                                                                                                                                                     There is little time for assessment    to identify and resolve potential
     preparedness for          tasked with recovery, and can          estimates of types and amounts             arrangements to assist
                                                                                                                                                                     and planning, after a disaster or      issues that might arise ahead of
     emergencies and           impede community recovery.             of waste, and detailing locally and        Local Government to plan
                                                                                                                                                                     emergency, so pre-planning is very     time, without the pressure and time
     disasters is challenged   Before communities can rebuild         regionally available disposal, recycling   better for emergency
                                                                                                                                                                     important.                             constraints that would be faced in the
     through a lack of         after emergencies, they must           and storage capacity and identifying       waste. This will allow local
                                                                                                                                                                     The lack of planning can lead          immediate aftermath of an emergency.
     documented plans          first safely remove and dispose        locations for temporary waste storage      governments to undertake
                                                                                                                                                                     to costly and slow recovery and        Furthermore, if an emergency does
     for waste disposal        of waste generated from the            and drop-off facilities.                   development of plans
                                                                                                                                                                     increase health and safety risks.      occur, having a careful plan to follow
     following an              incidents.                             Planning for emergency waste is            in-house using internal
                                                                                                                                                                                                            minimises response times and
     emergency or disaster.                                           extremely beneficial as it allows a        resources.
                                                                                                                                                                                                            maximises recovery efforts.
                                                                      coordinated and considered response        Alternatively, a consultant
                                                                      when an emergency occurs. Having           can be used to develop
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Action New or Existing?
                                                                      a sound EWM plan will accelerate the       a tailored plan to local
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Existing (KRWMP) Shire continuity
                                                                      removal of waste generated from the        circumstances in close
                                                                                                                                                                                                            plan
                                                                      event—an important sign of recovery        liaison with the Shire.
                                                                      that residents will see.

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Task 5.2 Provide Shire policy and working procedures to avoid waste and increase the use of recycled and recovered material
     in all Shire activity                                                                                                                        Task 5.2 CONT.

                              TARGET: The Shire’s policies support the outcomes of the WARR Strategy 2030.                                                                 TARGET: The Shire’s policies support the outcomes of the WARR Strategy 2030.
                                              Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect                                                                                                 Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect
                   Findings                              Issues                      Recommendations                   Implementation                           Findings                              Issues                      Recommendations               Implementation
     Local Governments have the              Increase in waste to landfill,   The Shire can contribute to        1.Develop Council policy         There is no written guidance for staff   Sufficient bin infrastructure   Develop an internal policy to
     capacity to influence end markets       increased use of virgin          local market development           and/or internal guidance to      to determine the appropriate siting      is required to handle           guide installation of public bins.
     for recycled product within their       material.                        through establishing a Council     support:                         and configuration requirements           anticipated amounts of
     communities.                            Disposal of reusable             policy aimed at increasing the     • Reuse of recovered             for public bins. The location and        waste at key disposal           Action New or Existing?
     Processing and using recycled           materials doesn’t reflect        content of recyclable materials    material in Shire projects       service impacts of new public place      points and activity hotspots    New
     products within the community           the principals of a circular     used within Shire infrastructure   • Kerbside and vergeside         bins need to be managed in a             within the Shire. As such
     creates local employment and            economy.                         projects.                          collection service eligibility   strategic manner.                        the location of public place
     economic opportunities.                                                                                     • Single use plastic ban for                                              bins is important to ensure
     There is opportunity to increase the                                     Action New or Existing?            Shire run events (including                                               appropriate usage and must
     amount of recovered material used                                        New                                plastic cups, straws and                                                  be considered in a strategic
     in Shire infrastructure projects e.g.                                                                       balloons)                                                                 context.
     crushed concrete and brick for Shire                                                                        • Installation of public bins                                             Poorly located public place
     infrastructure projects, compost and                                                                                                                                                  bins leads to increases in
     mulched greenwaste used for parks                                                                                                                                                     servicing costs, increases in
     and gardens.                                                                                                                                                                          littering and poor customer
     The Shire does not have a policy        The Shire hosts many             Develop a Shire policy that                                                                                  satisfaction.
     supporting the reduction of single      vibrant community festivals      would see the use of single use
     use plastics at events.                 throughout the year and          plastic straws, plates, cutlery,
     The community waste survey              provides guidelines for          bags and helium balloons to be
     outcomes indicated support for the      other organisations’ events      removed from all Council-run
     Shire's community events becoming       through the event approval       community events.
     'plastic-free', including but not       process.
     limited to plastic cutlery, food        This policy will assist to       Action New or Existing?
     container items and balloons.           reduce waste generation          New
                                             at events and minimise the
                                             impact of litter on the Shire.

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Task 5.3 Provide alignment between the Shire of Broome Waste Strategy and the Waste Management Action Plan with Shire
     Community Strategic Plans, operational and business plans and budgets                                                                 Task 5.4 Provide procurement that works towards alignment with the outcomes of the State Waste Strategy 2030

     TARGET: Vertical alignment of operational activities, financial planning and strategic goals within the Shire in relation to waste     TARGET: The Shire has a suitable sustainable procurement policy that assists the Shire in contributing to the objectives of the
                                    services. Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Avoid, Recover, Protect                                                                          State Waste Strategy and supports local market development.
                                                                                                                                                                                    Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect
                  Findings                           Issues                    Recommendations                    Implementation
                                                                                                                                                         Findings                              Issues                     Recommendations                    Implementation
     Waste plans fit within the local     There is a risk that without   The BWS is endorsed by             1.The plans are presented
     government integrated planning       inclusion, actions required    Council to inform relevant Shire   to Council for adoption        The Shires Purchasing Policy             The Shire may be able to       Auditing of the Shire’s             1. Audit the Shire’s
     framework as an issue-specific       within the plan will not       strategic community planning       and include likely risks and   includes an objective as follows:        contribute to the WARR         expenditure and identification of   expenditure to identify
     informing strategy.                  be progressed, funded or       goals and annual corporate and     constraints for achieving      “The Shires purchasing activities will   Strategy objectives by         how to incorporate sustainable      methods to incorporate
     As such the Shire of Broome Waste    have resources allocated       operational plans.                 the recommended actions        achieve sustainable benefits, such       implementing sustainable       procurement practices that          sustainable procurement
     Strategy will need to be linked to   to achieve the outcomes                                           and allocates appropriate      as environmental, social and local       procurement practices.         encourage greater use of            practices.
     the Shire’s Strategic Community      required.                                                         resources/funding to assist    economic factors being considered        The recovery of these          recycled products will support      2. Develop a sustainable
     Plans (SCP) and annual Corporate                                                                       officers in implementing       in the overall value for money           resources in the local         local market development,           procurement policy based
     Business Plans (CBP)/ Operational                                                                      the plan.                      assessment;”                             economy will lead to job       increase the recovery of waste,     on the audit outcomes
     plans.                                                                                                 2.Upon adoption by             The DWER Waste Plan requirements         creation and economic          and offset the costs associated     that suits the Shire’s size,
                                                                                                            Council it should be           encourage local governments to           growth. Approximately          with that recovery for the          market challenges and
                                                                                                            linked to Shire strategic      consider sustainable procurement         three times more jobs are      community and the Shire.            procurement needs.
                                                                                                            community planning goals       to help meet the goals of the WARR       created to recycle materials   The subsequent development          WALGA has produced
                                                                                                            and included in annual         Strategy 2030 by giving preference       when compared with             of a tailored and suitable          a guide for Local
                                                                                                            corporate and operational      to contractors that:                     disposal.                      sustainable procurement policy      Governments and the
                                                                                                            plans.                         • Increase recovery of waste and                                        for the Shire will ensure these     Australian Government’s
                                                                                                                                           decrease contamination                                                  initiatives are maintained in the   Sustainable Procurement
                                                                                                            Action New or Existing?        • Incorporate recycled material/                                        longer term.                        Guide that was revised in
                                                                                                            New                            products, and                                                                                               2018 to coincide with the
                                                                                                                                           • Reduce the amount of residual                                         Action New or Existing?             development of the 2018
                                                                                                                                           waste that they generate.                                               New                                 National Waste Policy.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Both documents provide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       valuable guidance.

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Task 5.6 Provide regular review of the Shire of Broome Waste Local Law 2021

                                                                                                                                                         TARGET: Contract reviews are undertaken as required. Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect
     Task 5.5 Provide regular review of waste and recycling related contracts
                                                                                                                                                            Findings                              Issues                Recommendations             Implementation
                  TARGET: Contract reviews are undertaken as required. Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect                           The Shire of Broome Waste Local        Section 3.16 of the Local       The Shire of Broome       1.Commence review process
                                                                                                                                              Laws are under development.            Government Act requires         Waste Local Laws 2021     as per the Department
                   Findings                            Issues                      Recommendations                   Implementation
                                                                                                                                              They are currently being reviewed      that all of the local laws      are reviewed within an    of Local Government
     The Shire’s kerbside collection         Outsourcing of municipal       Opportunities arise from the        1. Undertake a detailed       by the Joint Standing Committee on     must be reviewed within an      eight year period after   and Communities ‘Local
     services including waste, recycling     services is often a way        expiry of contracts to review       assessment of costs,          Delegated Legislation.                 eight year period after their   their commencement.       Government Operational
     and pensioner skip bins are             of obtaining competition       services and compare service        benefits, challenges and                                             commencement to determine if                              Guidelines – Local Laws’
     contracted to 3rd party providers.      from private firms to          options (internal vs external)      opportunities for internal                                           they should remain unchanged
     Significant staff time is currently     provide services at lower      and investigate opportunities for   provision of services as                                             or be repealed or amended.
     absorbed in managing the contracts      costs that provide both        regional collaboration.             compared to delivery
     to the required specifications.         value for money and            The timing of contract reviews      through external contracts.
     The high barriers of entry for          are consistent with the        should allow sufficient lead in     Additionally, the review
                                                                                                                                              Task 5.7 Provide land use planning instruments to support the aims and objectives of the Broome Waste Strategy 2021 – 2031
     waste collection means that there       quality standards required.    times to analyse and assess         should investigate
     is limited competition and private      Competitive markets are key    different options for service       opportunities for regional         TARGET: The land use definitions are updated to reflect the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes)
     ‘monopolies’ are often the result.      to achieving the benefits      standards, design or methods.       collaboration.                          Regulations 2015 as part of the next Scheme review. Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect
     Within the Shire there is currently     of outsourcing. This is                                            2. Review outcomes of
     only one private provider of these      of particular importance       Action New or Existing?             assessment.                                 Findings                              Issues                Recommendations             Implementation
     services; as such, the Shire has        given the relative isolation   New                                 3. Adopt and implement
                                                                                                                                              Resource recovery, waste disposal      Better practice dictates that   The Shire’s local planning 1.As part of the local
     limited ability to effectively ensure   of the Shire from other                                            preferred approach.
                                                                                                                                              and waste storage facilities are not   the Local Planning Scheme       scheme is updated to       planning scheme review
     best value for money in the services    waste management service
                                                                                                                                              defined as land uses and included      should be consistent with       reflect these changes.     process the land use
     provided.                               providers.
                                                                                                                                              in the zoning table (as per Planning   legislative amendments.                                    definitions are updated
                                                                                                                                              and Development (Local Planning                                        Action New or Existing? to be consistent with the
                                                                                                                                              Schemes) Regulations 2015) of the                                      New                        Regulations.
                                                                                                                                              Shire’s Local Planning scheme.
                                                                                                                                              The Shires local Planning Scheme is
                                                                                                                                              currently under review.

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Task 5.8 Regulate the need for preparation of waste management plans for proposed developments in the Shire to maximise          Task 5.9 Provide and regularly review the Broome Waste Strategy Action Plan to support the aims and objectives of the Broome
     waste avoidance and resource recovery                                                                                            Waste Strategy 2021 - 2031

                    TARGET: Increased recovery of resources from development projects within the Shire by 2025.                                                TARGET: The Broome Waste Strategy Action plan is reviewed by December 2024.
                                           Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Recover, Protect                                                                                     Link to WARR Strategy 2030: Avoid, Recover, Protect
                  Findings                          Issues                    Recommendations                 Implementation                        Findings                             Issues                    Recommendations                     Implementation
     The Shire has not adopted a local    Increased volumes of mixed    WALGA have developed a           1. Review WALGA              The Broome Waste Strategy Action        The Action Plan must be       The Broome Waste Strategy             1. Review progress of
     planning policy requiring the        construction and demolition   model local planning policy,     documents                    Plan provides actions and tasks         reviewed regularly in line    Action Plan is reviewed regularly     existing actions and assess
     preparation of waste management      waste being disposed to       planning conditions flow chart   2. Adopt a model local       required to implement the Broome        with the Shire’s Integrated   in line with the Shire’s Integrated   new actions required
     plans for proposed developments in   landfill.                     and guidelines for waste         planning policy for          Waste Strategy 2021- 2031.              Planning and Reporting        Planning and Reporting cycles         for integration into the
     the Shire.                           Low levels of recovery        management plans to assist       developments in the Shire.   The Action Plan sets actions to be      cycles to ensure it remains   (every four years).                   subsequent Waste Action
     Waste management plans seek to       of resources from             local government.                3. Implement the policy.     achieved for the next 4 years in line   current, is supported with                                          Plans
     ensure proposed developments are     developments within the       These guidelines demonstrate     4. Review the policy as      with the Shires Integrated Planning     appropriate resources and     Action New or Existing?
     designed, constructed and operated   Shire.                        how the Local Planning           required.                    and Reporting cycles.                   aligns with the aims and      New
     to maximise waste avoidance and                                    Development Approval process                                                                          objectives of the Broome
     resource recovery.                                                 can assist in meeting the                                                                             Waste Strategy 2021 –
                                                                        Shire’s objectives for waste                                                                          2031.
                                                                        management. They establish
                                                                        and maintain consistent, cost
                                                                        effective and functional waste
                                                                        management practices.

                                                                        Action New or Existing?
                                                                        New

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