Zero Waste SA guidelines for managing waste at events and venues

ATTACHMENT G
EXAMPLE CONTRACT &
TENDER CLAUSES
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3. Any items that do not fit the listed waste streams
should be taken away with you and reused or
recycled appropriately or disposed in the general
waste bins provided.
4. Produce pamphlets, handouts and presentation
notes electronically if possible, on a CD or a
website for download. Do not encourage patrons
to print information at a later date. Limit the
use of folders.
5. If this is unavoidable, print items on postconsumer
recycled paper, double sided.
6. No plastic folders or binding is permitted, to
enable easier post-event recycling of unused or
unwanted items.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1. (Person/position title/event or venue name) is
responsible for ensuring (which staff) are aware
of the waste management goals set by (person/
position title/event or venue name). Any training
and education required for staff to implement
waste minimisation/source separation effectively is
the responsibility of (who).
FOOD AND BEVERAGE VENDOR
AGREEMENTS/CLAUSES
1. (Name of event/name of venue) aims to divert
x% of all waste material collected from landfill by
implementing the following waste management
system to allow for source separation of waste
items. Bins will be provided at (back of house
location) for the following separate streams of
waste/recyclables:
1........................................
2........................................
3........................................
2. All caterers/vendors are required to comply with
the following requirements:
> Drink containers will be recycled into other useable
products, food containers made from sugar cane,
cornstarch and cardboard will be composted and
used as fertiliser or garden soil.
> Only items listed on your attached order form are
to be deposited in the compostable bins provided
back of house.
> All other waste generated in the stall that does not
comply with the attached list, e.g. plastic wrapping,
must be disposed of in a general waste bin.
> All packaging for food or drink is to be ordered
from (product supplier name) using your attached
order form (develop for your event or venue).
The following items are prohibited from use:
> e.g. plastic plates and plastic cutlery
Item.....................................................
Item.....................................................
> e.g. polystyrene cups
Item.....................................................
Item.....................................................
> If you already have stocks of compostable food
containers, please discuss the use of these items
with (person/position title) to ensure they meet
event requirements.
> You are responsible for informing your staff of the
waste system being implemented at the event
and all staff must assist (waste contractor name/
service provider name/event name/venue name)
staff to keeping contamination at a minimum.
> All bins will be clearly labelled with the type of
waste they can receive.
> Your cooperation will ensure the environmental
success of this event.
> (if no connection to sewer facilities and event/
venue is outside/in the open)
> Liquid waste containers will be supplied.
> Liquid waste is likely to arise from hand washing
and dishwashing activities and from cooking.
> Liquid waste is not to be poured into gutters or
drains or anywhere not designated for liquid waste.
> Buckets should be used where practicable and
then emptied into the bulk liquid waste containers
when appropriate.