Zero Waste SA guidelines for managing waste at events and venues

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STEP 3.
PROVIDING
INFRASTRUCTURE
STEP
Now to the bins and signs – the front line of sorting
waste at events and venues at both front
of house and back of house.
Take the time to work out the right options for bin
numbers, and their system and placement, for your
event. Below are a few simple considerations.
How many bins?
Each event will have different waste and recycling
streams depending on the type, size, theme and
location of the event. It’s up to you to determine
how many different bins you will need. Talk about
the waste/recycling items you expect to generate
at your event with some or all of the vendors, event
organisers, sponsors, waste/recycling contractors
and caterers.
3.1 BIN SIGNAGE AND COLOUR
STANDARDS
Waste streams and their associated bin and lid/
signage colours (based on Australian Standard
(AS 4123.7-2006): Mobile Waste Containers Part 7:
Colours, Markings and Designation Requirements) are
shown on the following pages. Adherence to these
colours and markings sends consistent messages at
events and venues across South Australia, increases
awareness and recognition by both the general public
and waste and/or cleaning contractors. It improves
use of the system and therefore minimises the amount
of waste sent to landfill.
Ensure signage is clear and highly visible – on the
bins, on the lids of bins and, if possible, above the bin.
Where will the materials end up?
Determine where the waste/recycling will be taken
to (e.g. waste and recycling facilities, Scouts,
commercial composters) and then discuss which bin
configurations to use (e.g. a 2-bin system of cans and
bottles and general waste or a 3-bin system of cans
and bottles, general waste and compostables). The
combination of bins in patron areas can be different to
the bins in back of house areas.
Is the signage and system clear?
Clear signage for bins using a combination of words
and images can make all the difference to the success
of your waste management system.
A range of bin signage options is available for
download and use from the Zero Waste SA website at
www.zerowaste.sa.gov.au. When printing signage for
use, consider where the bins will be located. Do you
need to have signs professionally printed on canvas
stickers so that they can withstand harsh weather
conditions or have an extended life? Can you print
signs yourself and laminate the copies for attachment
on your bins? Do you need to resize signs to fit the side
and lids of the bins you will be using?
Use of the suggested signage will help to standardise
waste and recycling signage across South Australia to
help everyone to make positive behaviour changes.
The following pages show common examples for
both front of house and back of house areas. The
configuration possibilities are many but keep it as
simple as possible so patrons, cleaners and anyone
else who has to use the system can follow it.