Broome Waste Action Plan 2021 2025
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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. Document Control Version Date Description Initials 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 2 3
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: 4 5
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 • 6 7
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 8 5.10 Yearly reporting of actions within the strategy • • • • 9
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 10 11
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 12 13
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. 14 15
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 Findings Issues Recommendations Implementation 7KH6KLUHŨV%XFNOH\V5RDG Best practice operations 7RPD[LPLVHWKH ,PSOHPHQWPHFKDQLVPVWR ODQGɲOOLVQHDULQJWKHHQG including compaction operational life of the PD[LPLVHWKHRSHUDWLRQDOOLIHRI 7KHROGOLTXLGZDVWHIDFLOLW\KDV +LJKWUDQVSRUWDQGGLVSRVDO $OLTXLGZDVWHIDFLOLW\LVUHTXLUHG 3UHSDUHIRUWKHUDSLG RILWVRSHUDWLRQDOOLIH%DVHG LVHVVHQWLDOWRPD[LPLVH %XFNOH\V5RDGODQGɲOO %XFNOH\VURDGLQFOXGLQJ EHHQGHFRPPLVVLRQHG costs for producers of IRUWKH6KLUH FRQVWUXFWLRQRIDQHZOLTXLG RQDLUVSDFHXWLOLVDWLRQUDWHV RSHUDWLRQDOOLIHDQGDYRLGWKH until such time as a new ů(QVXUHWKHRSHUDWLRQDO 6HSWDJHZDVWHLVPDQDJHGE\ JUHDVHWUDSZDVWH &RPSOHWHDIHDVLELOLW\VWXG\ Through the detail design phase waste facility as soon as a the remaining lifespan of the VLJQLɲFDQWFRVWRIWUDQVSRUWLQJ 5553LVRSHUDWLRQDO VWDɱKDYHWKHFRUUHFWVNLOOV :DWHU&RUSEXWQRWJUHDVH Current method is IRUGHYHORSPHQW LQFOXGLQJ of the RRRP, investigate and VLWHLVDYDLODEOH ODQGɲOOLVDQWLFLSDWHGWREH ZDVWHWRDODQGɲOORXWVLGHWKH To minimise emissions H[SHULHQFHDQGWUDLQLQJ WUDSZDVWH XQVXVWDLQDEOHDVDORQJ construction timelines) confirm the types of awaste of liquid &RPSOHWHWKHGHVLJQRI DSSUR[LPDWHO\ɲYH\HDUVZLWK 6KLUH WRWKHHQYLURQPHQWWKH WRDFKLHYHEHVWSUDFWLFH Shire is considering proposing thethe WHUPVROXWLRQ OLTXLGZDVWHIDFLOLW\FDSDEOHRI that can be accepted within the the facility to process the an anticipated closure date 8QUHOLDEOHSODQWDQGHTXLSPHQW ODQGɲOOGLVSRVDODUHDPXVW operations GHYHORSPHQWRIDQHZOLTXLG Site for a new facility has DFFHSWLQJPDWHULDOIURPRɱVKRUH new facility. OLTXLGZDVWHJHQHUDWHG EHWZHHQ1RYHPEHUDQG ODFNRIWUDLQLQJIRUVWDɱDQG EHSURJUHVVLYHO\FDSSHG ů0D[LPLVHWKHUHFRYHU\RI waste facility at the RRRP. QRWEHHQDSSURYHGVR GULOOLQJSURMHFWV and accommodate the 'HFHPEHU $6. technical guidance will result DQGUHKDELOLWDWHG PDWHULDOVWUHDPVZKHUHSRVVLEOH FDSDEOHRIDFFHSWLQJPDWHULDO FRQVWUXFWLRQ\HWWRVWDUW SURMHFWHGLQFUHDVHV The most pressing challenge LQWKHODQGɲOOUHDFKLQJFDSDFLW\ Plan and prepare for the • Secure appropriate plant IURPRɱVKRUHGULOOLQJSURMHFWV Action New or Existing? ,GHQWLI\SRWHQWLDO for the Shire is in managing PXFKVRRQHUSRVVLEO\UHGXFLQJ use of the contingency to meet the facility needs ([LVWLQJ .5:03 FRPSDQLHVWREXLOGWKH WKHLPSDFWVRIOLPLWHGODQGɲOO WKHUHPDLQLQJRSHUDWLRQDOOLIHE\ DUHDIRUZDVWHGLVSRVDO VSHFLɲFDOO\DUHOLDEOHODQGɲOO facility and prepare the airspace and the time needed FRPSDFWRUDQGH[FDYDWRU procurement / tendering to design and construct a new 8QFDSSHGDUHDVLQFUHDVHWKH Action New or Existing? ů0LQLPLVHXVHRIFRYHUPDWHULDO GRFXPHQWDWLRQ ODQGɲOOVLWH YROXPHRIOHDFKDWHJHQHUDWHG 1HZDQG([LVWLQJ XVH$'& $SSUR[LPDWHO\KDOIRIWKH This increases the risks to 3ODQIRUXVHRIWKH %XFNOH\V5RDGODQGɲOOLV JURXQGZDWHUDQGVXUIDFHZDWHU contingency area (resource XQFDSSHG PLJUDWLRQRIODQGɲOOJDVVWDELOLW\ UHFRYHU\DQGJDWHKRXVH IRU $/DQGɲOO&ORVXUH0DQDJHPHQW ULVNVHURVLRQLVVXHVDQGRGRXUV ZDVWHGLVSRVDODQGGHɲQH Plan was produced in 2021 to ZKLFKFDQEHFRVWO\WRPDQDJH relocation options for these JXLGHWKHGHYHORSPHQWDQG 8WLOLVDWLRQRIWKHFXUUHQW VHUYLFHVLQWKHHYHQWWKDWWKH SURJUHVVLYHFORVXUHRIWKHVLWH UHVRXUFHUHFRYHU\DUHDIRU CRC is not constructed in time This Plan includes the use of GLVSRVDORSHUDWLRQVZLOOUHTXLUH IRUWKHUHTXLUHGXVHRIWKLVDUHD an area of the site currently VXLWDEOHSODQQLQJDQGSRWHQWLDO ,PSOHPHQWWKH/DQGɲOO XVHGIRUUHVRXUFHUHFRYHU\ relocation of the area should &ORVXUH0DQDJHPHQW3ODQ and gatehouse operations for WKH&5&QRWEHFRQVWUXFWHGLQ GLVSRVDORSHUDWLRQV WLPHIRUXVHRIWKHDUHD 16 17
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 18 19
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. 20 21 21
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. 22 23
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 24 25
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 26 27
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. 28 29
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 30 30 31
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. 32 33
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. 34 35
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. 36 37
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. 38 39
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 40 41
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