Appendix M - Operational Waste Management Plan · MCU21/0146

Table 2.3: Disposal of Frequently Generated Waste
 Refuse Stream               Disposal Details
 WASTE

 General Waste               Waste bins should always be lined with bags and the bags tied before removal. Operationally, general
                             waste should weigh approximately 3 kg or less and does not exceed the dimensions of the waste
                             receptacles. Waste bins should be accompanied by a commingled recycling bin in order to facilitate
                             separation of general waste and recycling.
                             Residents will have storage of at least one day of general waste within their individual units. Residents
                             will be encouraged to have receptacles in their units.
 Organic (Food) Waste        Separating organic or food waste from general waste may be considered to reduce the total amount of
                             general waste produced. Apartment style equipment such as organic household composter or worm
                             farms are available for use where practical and space allows. Composting should be arranged with the
                             building management. Refer to Appendix C.2 and C.4 for options.
 RECYCLING

 Recycling Comingled,        Items for recycling must not be bagged and disposed in loose form. This can be done by decanting the
 including                   materials from the individual receptacles into the bulk bins in the refuse rooms.
  • glass                    Residents will have storage of at least one day of recycling within their individual units. Residents will be
  • aluminum                 encouraged to have receptacles in their units
  •   steel cans             Recycling bins will usually be used for all recycling materials (commingled recycling). However, residents
                             are encouraged to make use of the container refund scheme and separate eligible containers from the
  •   tins
                             commingled recycling material (see below).
  •   paper
                             Container deposit / refund schemes are currently in place in Queensland. Various models exist including
  •   small cardboard
                             bottle return facilities and (automated) reverse vending machines.
  •   semi rigid plastics    Occupants should be encouraged to separate containers that qualify for the schemes from the waste or
                             recycling streams, and send back to a return points. Storage space or dedicated bins within the units or
                             refuse rooms can be provided.

2.4.2.      Infrequent Waste
Table 2.4: Disposal of Infrequently Generated Waste
 Refuse Stream               Disposal Details
 Green Waste                 Green waste is not typically produced from a development of this type other than from surrounding
                             landscaped areas or potted plants. Green waste is usually removed by the designated maintenance
                             contractor. The contractor engaged for this work will be required to send this material to a composting
                             or resource recovery facility rather than to a landfill if locally available.
 Hard Waste / Bulky          Hard waste / bulky goods will be collected on designated days during the year and will be the
 Goods                       responsibility of the resident. Further information can be found on Council’s website.
                             It is prohibited for residents to stack or pile items on the footpaths, driveways, or in carparks. Unless
                             instructed by council, charitable organisations may be contacted by building manager/s for collections.
 Hazardous Waste             Where applicable, occupants usually make their own arrangements for the disposal of specialised or
 (paints, batteries and      hazardous waste and electronic waste such as recycling of toner cartridges and batteries. Please refer to
 cartridges)                 local council and state government websites for disposal options.
 Electronic Waste            It is an expectation that the building management assist with disposal of hazardous, electronic or liquid
                             waste and any paint or chemicals as required and requested. Hazardous waste must be handled with
                             due care, separated and securely stored for collection by a specialist waste contractor. Please refer to
                             local council and state government websites for further information.




Site: 17-19 Hofmann Drive, Noosaville                                                                                                    11
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