Collection contractors have undertaken a mass clean-up of all major flood affected areas in the Byron Shire, collecting over 3500 tonnes of waste.
As part of the next stage, Council will continue to assist those who have flood waste to be dealt with.
“We understand there are some people who may still be clearing out their properties, and we will not leave them behind,” said Byron Shire Council’s Director of Infrastructure Services Phil Holloway.
“We will continue to operate the skip site locations for flood waste disposal at Ocean Shores Salad bowl, Alidenes Road and the Mullumbimby netball courts,” he said.
These sites will have additional staffing to ensure they are being used correctly.
Flood waste can also be taken to the Byron Resource Recovery Centre for free, with proof of address.
If you still have genuine flood waste and cannot transport it, please call the Resource Recovery Hotline, 1300 652 625, to organise a collection.
“As we move to this next stage of the clean-up, we ask that residents do not put any more waste on their kerbside. Waste on our kerbsides is a public health and safety hazard and has a negative impact on the environment,” Mr Holloway said.
“Unfortunately, we are seeing some individuals take advantage of the situation and dumping their unwanted household waste onto the properties of those affected by floods.”
This second stage of the clean-up will allow us to continue to help those who need it and limit the amount of waste on our streets,” Mr Holloway said.
