City of Armadale introduces changes to Junk Collections

In response to feedback and comments received from residents regarding the sometimes unsightly state of streets during junk collections, the City of Armadale has introduced changes to collection timeframes, which will be effective immediately.

Residents are to only place junk on the verge during the weekend immediately prior to their junk collection date.

Rubbish is to be placed on the householder’s verge according to the instructions contained in the Junk Collection flyer, which will be delivered to residents prior to the collection.

As always, Litter infringements can and will be issued if junk is placed on the verge prior to the specified date, is placed in an area not allocated for junk collection, contains unacceptable items or is placed on another verge without permission of the owner.

Televisions and computers are not accepted in the junk collection. These may however be disposed of for free at the Armadale Landfill Site in Hilbert.

Mayor Henry Zelones said the City is urging residents to act as eyes on the street and report any scavengers leaving piles in a mess, as well as report persons that dump rubbish on another verge without permission. If possible the reports should provide the City with information, including a vehicle description and registration, time, date and details of items dumped, to enable the City to take action.

“I would remind residents that unsorted piles or unsuitable junk will not be collected. There are many things we can collect, but some rubbish is just not suitable, so it is important that people follow the guidelines set out in the Junk Collection flyer.

“If the junk is properly sorted, the City is able to recycle about a third, which keeps collection costs down and reduces waste to landfill.

“By working together, we can all help keep our City tidy during the verge collections that we all find so useful,” said Mayor Zelones.

Residents without a verge should contact Waste Services to register an alternative site.

For further information call the City’s Waste Services team on 9399 0124.