Collection to reduce cyclone danger

Backyard junk can become a launching pad for missiles in the event of a cyclone and a threat to homes and safety.

To help alleviate potential problems, the Shire of Broome will again offer a free pre-cyclone rubbish collection in residential areas beginning next week.

Shire director engineering services Michael Dale said the collection aimed to remove from households any items that could become dangerous in the event of a cyclone.

Waste should be put on verges between October 18 and 26, with collection starting on October 27.

Collection will take place in Old Broome from October 27 to 29, in Sunset Rise on October 30, in Roebuck Estate on October 31, in Cable Beach from November 3 to 5, and in Broome North on November 6.

Items that will be collected include white goods, furniture, electrical items and scrap metal.

Green waste, car parts including tyres and batteries, asbestos, oil and chemicals are among items that will not be collected.

Mr Dale said residents must not put out waste before October 18.

"Any waste which does not qualify for collection and is left on verges after the collection period may be considered illegal dumping and infringements and fines can be issued," he said.

For full details of what is and is not acceptable for collection, contact the Shire on 9191 3456 or visit the Shire website at www.broome.wa.gov.au.

Pre-Cyclone Waste Collection 2013

General Waste

Total volume - 1001cum

Total disposal cost - $46,816.77 (1001 x $46.77/cum)

Steel Waste

Total volume - 250cum.

Total disposal cost - $6250 (250 x $25/cum)

De-gassing: (fridges, freezers)

Total - 220 units

Total cost - $8800 (220 x $40/unit)

Overall Cost

Disposal - $ 61,866.77

Shire Plant and Labour (collection, transport to Waste Management Facility) - $79,938.90

Total cost - $141,805.67

Total mixed waste collected in 2013 was 1251cum, which was a 10 per cent increase on the previous collection in 2012 of 1136cum.