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Royal College of MusicWaste Management PolicyIntroductionAll wastes have the potential to cause environmental damage if not correctlymanaged. UK waste legislation takes what may be referred to as a ‘cradle to grave’approach; it ensures that legal control is exercised over waste from the moment itoriginates, to the moment of its final disposal. Waste is regulated whilst it is beingkept, treated, deposited and disposed of, and whilst it is being transported.PolicyThe College Policy is to establish systems to ensure compliance with the law andensure that options to minimize both waste production and disposal are fullyevaluated. The Waste Management Policy sets out targets for the coming yearshowing areas for improvement. It is designed to help achieve particular goals with aset of realistic objectives. The College is aware of its responsibilities and obligationsand encourages a positive recycling culture amongst its Staff and Students.Good PracticeThe following waste control measures are generally considered to be good practiceand form the base of the College Waste Management Policy.Waste Control MeasuresReduce, reuse or recycle waste wherever possibleProvide dedicated waste storage areasDo not mix special and non-special wastesDo not mix incompatible special wastesLabel all waste skips and containers with their contentsSkips and containers must be in good condition, not leaking and stored onhard standingDo not allow skips to overflow and remove skips regularlyUndertake regular inspections of waste storage areas and areas prone tofly-tippingDo not dispose of (burn, bury or treat) waste on-siteObtain copies of licensed waste carrier and waste disposal or recyclingcompany certificatesOur targets for the next year are;To measure more accurately the general waste stream and to reduce theoverall volume going to landfill in 2012/1320
To maintain 90%+ of all cardboard recycling and increase the amount ofpaper recyclingConsider the possibility of extending the bin less offices scheme to otherareas of the College by April 2013To maintain 100% streaming and processing within 2011/12 and beyond ofall lamps and fluorescent tubesTo maintain 90% streaming and processing of construction waste within2011/12To continue to encourage re-use within the College (and externally if viable)of all office equipment and PCs and to maintain100% streaming andprocessing within 20011/12To establish local collection points for batteries and organize specialistdisposal by August 2012To maintain 100% of streaming and specialist processing of all White Goodswithin 2011/12To increase the 90% of all glass recycled by encouraging bar staff and barstaff managers to reduce the number of contaminated glass containerscoming from College bars within 2011/12To increase the 90% of all cans and bottles recycled by increasing the numberof recycling stations around the College within 2011/12To maintain 100% of streaming and specialist processing of all TonerCartridges within 2011/12 .To maintain 100% streaming and composting of food waste within 2011/12and beyond.To maintain 89% of all furniture waste that is sent for recycling in 2011/12Marcus McDonaldDirector of Finance & EstatesApproved November 201221
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