Waste Wise Event Guide For General Stall Holders - Pittwater Council

Waste Wise Event Guide
How to make your event waste wise

Introduction
As a result of the great events that happen in NSW every year, thousands of tonnes of waste
are generated, often ending up in landfill or as litter polluting our streets and waterways.
The waste is a loss of resources, as at least 60% of the material could be recycled. We can
reverse this mountain of waste and reduce the environmental impact of events by working
towards making every event in Pittwater a Waste Wise Event!
A message from Pittwater Council’s General Manager:
Pittwater is a unique place, situated at the northern end of Sydney’s Northern Beaches and
only 45 minutes from the CBD. It is a place of natural beauty, featuring nine beaches, seven
ocean rockpools, rugged headlands, sandstone seacliffs, two National Parks, and extensive
wetlands providing sanctuary for countless numbers of bird species. Pittwater also has a
high number of visitors and tourists to the area each year, including those who visit Palm
Beach ‘Summer Bay’, and those who choose to stay at the famous Sydney Lakeside Holiday
Park.
This Waste Wise Event Guide is intended for all businesses and individuals who have chosen
to hold their event in the unique environment of Pittwater. So in order to preserve Pittwater’s
natural environments for all to enjoy, we ask you to join us in reducing our ecological footprint,
and working towards an environmentally sustainable future.
Mr Mark Ferguson
GENERAL MANAGER

Contents
What is a Waste Wise Event?
Why be Waste Wise?
Compliance with Waste Wise Requirements.
• Pittwater Council’s committment to Environmental Sustainability.
• What does this mean for your business?
On the day of the event.
• What to look for on the day of the event.
Paper Recycling
Container Recycling
Non-Recycables
What happens when recycling leaves an event?
Minimising packaging at the event.
• Assess your packaging.
• Green Packaging Suppliers.
Examples of Green Packaging.
Green Packaging Order Form
Stall Holder Survey

What is a Waste Wise Event?
A waste wise event is one that takes responsibility for Waste Management by adopting
sound purchasing and packaging policies, waste and recycling collection services and clean
up practices. A waste wise event is designed so that garbage is minimised and recycling is
maximised.
It involves planning and implementing waste avoidance strategies that encourage stall
holders and attendees to minimise the use of non-reusable and non-recycable products and
packaging. It includes a bin system that encourages and makes it easy for everyone to
recycle and dispose of waste materials responsibly.
Special events are particular in their temporary nature which generate a high volume of
disposable materials. A waste wise event will aim to divert the maximum amount of material
from being sent to landfill.
The Sydney 2000 experience has shown that this diversion figure can reach up to 75% by
recycling cardboard, paper, food and drink containers and composting organic material such
as food scraps, paper plates and biodegradable cutlery.

Why be Waste Wise?
Being waste wise makes good economic and environmental sense. A waste wise event
benefits everyone involved;
Council’s that have policies on waste reduction and resource recovery at public events can
meet their community’s environmental expectations, and can make an impact on the
behavior of stall holders and attendees in a positive way by setting a good example.
Event Co-ordinators can save money by reducing post-event clean-up costs and the amount
of waste sent to landfill, and generate a positive image to the public. Providing recycling and
reducing litter enhances the reputation of the event, making it more attractive to the public
and busineses who may wish to be involved.
The public benefits by being able to attend a clean, tidy and litter free event. Results of
surveys taken prove that 87% of attendeees are supportive of waste wise practices,
provided that recycling services are well-organised and easily accessable.
The environment benefits from more sustainable use of resources through the avoidance of
waste and litter, decreasing the amount of waste going to landfill, and the use of reusable or
recycable materials for packaging and catering. Waste wise practices reduce the
environmental load of greenhouse gases, water and energy usage.

Compliance with Waste Wise Requirements
Pittwater Council is committed to environmental sustainability
Each year, Pittwater Council receives 280 bookings for events held in our Parks and
Reserves. As part of Pittwater Council’s committment to environmental sustainability, all
events held within the Pittwater Local Government area are to comply with the Waste Wise
Event requirements within this guide. Council is encouraging all businesses and community
to reduce waste and recycle.
A Waste Wise Event is one at which the three R’s are practiced;
R e d u c e , R e u s e , R e c y c l e
To help make all events successful and waste wise, all businesses, stall holders, and other
participants that take part in any event, must use only environmentally friendly products and
packaging when conducting their business.
What does this mean for your business?
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Use packaging that can be recycled and is easily biodegradable.
Food stall holders must supply food only in packaging that can be recycled or that is
easily biodegradable.
Non-recycable and unneccessary packaging including polystyrene must not be used.
Seperate cardboard ready for post event collection.
During the event place any non-recycable items into a waste bin.
Prevent litter and keep the area around your stall litter free.
Identify and report on opportunities for improvement.
At the back of this guide you will find the Green Packaging Order Form. You must complete
this form and return to us 10 days prior to your event whether you are purchasing the green
packaging items yourself or ordering through Council. This is to confirm your compliance
with Council’s Waste Wise requirements.
If you are unable to source green packaging yourself, Council’s Environmental Compliance
Education Staff can order these for you, and will invoice you for the products you order.

On the day of the event
On the day of the event, Pittwater Council’s Environmental Health Officers and Waste Education
Officers will be conducting inspections of all stall holders and businesses operating on
the day of the event, to ensure compliance with these Waste Wise requirements.
What if your business does not comply?
Any Stall Holder who does not comply with Pittwater Council’s Waste Wise requirements will
be prevented from operating on the day.
What to look for on the day of the event
Waste and Recycling Stations must be located at a number of strategic areas around the
venue clearly marked with signage, to maximise recycling and resource recovery, and to
minimise waste and litter at the event.

Paper Recycling
ACCEPTED
Clean cardboard food packaging
Flattened cardboard boxes
Newspapers, magazines and junk mail
Office paper and envelopes
Egg cartons
NOT ACCEPTED
Plastic bags
Milk and juice cartons
Dirty pizza boxes
Wax coated cardboard
Food soiled cardboard and paper

Container Recycling
ACCEPTED
Plastic bottles and containers marked 1 - 7
Milk and juice cartons
Aerasol cans
Steel cans
Aluminimium cans
Glass bottles and jars
NOT ACCEPTED
Plastic bags and bottle lids
Ceramics and porcelain
Glass cookware, mirrors or window glass
Light globes, tubes and white glass
Plastic toys and household items
Non recycable packaging

Non Recycables
ACCEPTED
Food scraps
Plastic bags and wrapping
Crockery, light globes, mirrors and
window glass
Food soiled paper and pizza boxes
Disposable nappies
Foam packaging
NOT ACCEPTED
Garden vegetation, sand, soil or stones
Building material, concrete, bricks, sawdust
Commercial waste
Carpet
Recycable items
Ashes

Compostable Material (for compost or wormfarm)
Vegetables
Egg Shells
Egg Cartons
Fruit
Tea Bags
Coffee Grounds
ACCEPTED
Food scraps
Soiled paper
Serviettes
NOT ACCEPTED
Plastic Bags
Recyclable items
Hot ashes
Tea bags and coffee grounds
Biodegradable cups, plates & cutlery

What happens when recycling leaves an
event?
Recyclable materials collected are delivered to a Materials
Recycling Facility (MRF).
Materials are then sorted into categories, eg. plastics,
aluminium, glass, cardboard.
Materials are made into bales, ready for transport to a
manufacturing plant.
Materials are manufactured into new products. This is much
cheaper than creating them from the raw materials.
Pizza Boxes
Recycled products like these are used by attendees at events
elsewhere. All these materials can be recycled and manufactored
into new products, again and again.

Minimising Packaging at your event.
Assess your packaging
Look at the type of packaging at your stall and ask yourself, “Do I need this type of
packaging? Can it be recycled at the event?” Follow the three ‘R’s to minimise waste;
R e d u c e , R e u s e , R e c y c l e
Reduce the amount of non-recycables used in the activites of your business, choose items
you can use over and over again, and recycle items when they are worn out and no longer
safe to use.
Green Packaging Suppliers
A&W Hollier
33 - 37 Victoria Street,
Smithfield NSW 2164
Ph: 02 9725 5520
www.awhollier.com.au
(All types of food packaging)
Bunzi Pty Ltd
203 Rookwood Road,
Chullora NSW 2143
Ph: 02 9794 9000
www.bunzi.com.au
(Food packaging, including a range of
paper, pulp, PET and polypropylene
materials)
Lombard
162 Silverwater Road,
Silverwater NSW 2128
Ph: 02 9647 1599
www.lombard.com.au
(EnvironTray Range , liquid paper board cups,
paper straws, cutlery; wooden and corn starch)
Kent Paper
9 Hayes Street
Balgowlah NSW 2093
Ph: 02 9949 6666
www.kentpaper.com.au
(Disposable packaging and paper products)
Northpak Packaging
(02) 8596 8100
13-15 Edinburgh Rd
Marrickville 2204
www.northpak.com.au
Recycled cardboard plates and trays, wooden
cutlery, recycled paper napkins
Detmold / Detpak
(02) 9648 2622
4/2 Holker St
Newington, 2127
www.detmold.com.au
Paper trays, boxes, cups, napkins
Sydney Packaging
2B/ 172 Silverwater Road,
Silverwater NSW 2128
Ph: 02 9737 9377
(Wooden cultlery, eco-vision plates, food packaging)

Examples of Green Packaging
FLAT BAGS LENGTH X WIDTH THICKNESS OF
PAPER
CD COVER/ 127MM X 127MM 105 GSM
SLEEVE
CD CASE/ 130 X 140 X 5MM 342 GSM
FOLDER
1F CARD 185MM X 140MM 105 GSM
3F CD SHOP + 235MM X 200MM 105 GSM
BAG
6F A4 MAIL BAG 335MM X 240MM 105 GSM
RECORD BAG 400MM X 365MM 105 GSM
ART BAG 585MM X 400MM 150 GSM
CARRY BAGS HEAVY
DUTY CUT OUT
HANDLES OR TAPE
LENGTH X WIDTH X
GUSSET
OR FLAT LENGTH X
WIDTH
THICKNESS OF
PAPER GRAMS/SQ.
METER
SMALL 400MM X 230MM X 90MM 105 GSM
MEDIUM 420MM X 300MM X 70MM 105 GSM
SMALL FLAT 300MM X 240MM 105 GSM
LARGE FLAT 585 X 395MM 150 GSM
Stock Boxes
Provides cost-effective packaging in a wide range of sizes with a variety
of applications. Stock boxes are available in a variety of flutes. Servicing
markets ranging from industrial to retail merchandising. Made from
quality recycled paper.
RSC (Regular Slotted Cartons, Boxes, Shippers)
Designed to suit your needs in a variety of shapes and sizes, available in a
variety of print options ranging from 1-4 colours Flexographics, to high gloss
process via Litho Lamination procedure.

Green Packaging Order Form
Name:
Company:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
I confirm that this list below outlines the packaging that will be used at this event. Signature:
You must complete this form and return to the Environmental Compliance Education Team 10 days prior to
the event. If you are sourcing the items yourself please tick the items you will be using on the day of the
event. If you are ordering through Council, please specify amount required.
Type of packaging you will be using.
Tick or number required
Recycled Paper Bag
Cardboard Boxes
Calico Bags
Biodegradable Paper Wrap
Other (please specify)
Fax to: Environmental Compliance Education Team (02) 9970 7150

Stall Holder Survey
1. Are you aware that this is a Waste Wise Event?
Yes
No
2. What does a Waste Wise Event mean to you?
3. Were you a stallholder or vendor at this event previously?
Yes What types of packaging did you use previously? No
4. The event co-ordinators would have contacted you to let you know which types of packaging
are acceptable to use. Do you remember being contacted?
Yes No Don’t know
5. What types of packaging are you using at this event?
6. Have you used the waste and recycling stations at this event?
Yes No Don’t know
7. Do you think waste and recycling stations at this venue are accessible and well positioned?
Yes
No (please comment)
8. Do you think waste and recycling stations are clearly identified?
Yes
No (please comment)
9. Do you think signage on waste and recycling stations clearly shows what can be recycled?
Yes
No (please comment)
10. What suggestions do you have for making it easier for you and other stallholders to
be Waste Wise at this event?

For more information on how to make a difference in waste reduction, visit www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/local_services/
waste_and_recycling or call Ph: 9970 1111.
Contact Pittwater Council’s Education Team if you would like more information on reducing waste at your event, or your
household waste through Composting & Worm Farming, Recycling & Natural Cleaning.
Telephone: 9970 1194 Email: EC Education_Team@pittwater.nsw.gov.au
PO Box 882, Mona Vale NSW 1660
Phone: 02 9970 1111
Email: pittwater_council@pittwater.nsw.gov.au
Environmental Compliance / Printed on 100% recycled paper / Date: July 2008 / ECWRHA08