Zero Waste SA guidelines for managing waste at events and venues

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18 STEP 3. PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE 3.2 CHOOSING YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE Base your decision about the waste streams you will separate, and therefore the types of bins you will need at your event or venue, on your: > expected waste streams > options for improvement > waste management improvement goals. that co-locating all bins minimises contamination rates. A recycling bin on its own has a much higher chance of contamination than the same bin colocated with a general waste bin. People can place items they are unsure about in the general waste bin and contamination in the recycling stream will be minimised. Anecdotal evidence also suggests less contamination in bins placed side-by-side than in those set back-to-back. STEP Determine the best configurations for both front of house and back of house. 3.3 FRONT OF HOUSE Structure You might already have bins that can be easily modified using the signage available from the Zero Waste SA website, or you may need to purchase or hire new bins; your waste contractor may provide bins as part of their service. Whatever the case, make sure the bins are structurally sound and easy to use and see, even from a reasonable distance. The height of the bin itself or the use of overhead signage might be a consideration for large outdoor events. Bins should be easy to locate for patrons and staff, and most importantly easy to use – no hard to use lids or openings! Place the waste-material signs on the side and at the point of disposal (lid or opening) of each bin. You may even decide to use overhead signage or to have your entire bin in the colour of the intended waste stream to be deposited. Bin placement and service requirements Where more than one bin type will be provided, such as a general waste bin and a recycling bin, co-locate (locate together) all bin options. Patrons can assess the options and select the correct bin. Anecdotal evidence and waste statistics from events suggests Think carefully about the actual location of bins. They should be easily accessible, highly visible and facing the flow of traffic through an area. Visibility is very important, particularly at night events or in darkly lit venues. Locate bins in well lit areas, or consider waste management needs when planning locations of portable lighting. Estimate when most material will be generated. Just before, during and/or just after main meal times are probably the best times for bins to be emptied or replaced – your event or venue remains clean and tidy, and contamination of waste streams is less likely. Frequent monitoring and servicing will help all bin options be available at any time. Volunteers or staff positioned at bin stations during periods of high use (e.g. meal times) can help with the correct separation of waste or recycling items. If one bin becomes full in a co-located cluster of bins, people use the next available bin option, even if it is incorrect for the waste. They are unlikely to walk to another bin station to find an empty waste or recycling bin.
STEP 3. PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE 19 POTENTIAL WASTE/ RECYCLING STREAMS FRONT OF HOUSE SUGGESTED BIN CONFIGURATIONS • Large amounts of compostables including food waste and compostable plates etc • Drink containers • All other waste Compostables Drink Bottles, Cans and Cartons General Waste • Large amounts of cardboard and paper • Drink containers • All other waste (suitable if not much food waste will be generated at your event) • Many drink containers • All other waste (suitable if not much food waste or other recyclables will be generated at your event) and or Drink Bottles, Mixed Recycling Cans and Cartons Paper & Cardboard General Waste Drink Bottles, Cans and Cartons General Waste STEP HINT PLACE MORE BINS IN LOCATIONS WHERE MOST WASTE WILL BE GENERATED Think carefully about where people will congregate and create the waste streams expected at your event or venue: • Is it where food and drink is available for purchase and/or consumption? • Is it near the entrance and exit to the event? Use a map or plan of your event or venue to work it out.
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