Appendix M - Operational Waste Management Plan · MCU21/0146

C.3           Refuse Transfer and Disposal Methods
 Method                                 Examples   Description
 Manual                                            Manual transfer is simply the process of physically carrying waste
 transfer /                                        bags, food waste receptacles or recycling boxes and crates
 disposal                                          without assistance.

                                                   From a safety perspective, this is acceptable for small quantities
                                                   and initial disposal into refuse compartments or, in the case of
                                                   ground level activities, directly into the refuse room.

                                                   •   Waste material should be bagged prior to any transfer from
                                                       apartments, suites, offices, back-of-house areas etc. to
                                                       waste storage compartments or rooms.
                                                   •   Food waste should be placed in receptacles such as a caddy
                                                       style bin or bucket which will not allow leakage during
                                                       transfer.
                                                   •   Recycling material should be placed in boxes or crates prior
                                                       to transfer.
                                                   •   Cardboard and paper items can be placed within another
                                                       cardboard box for transfer.
                                                   Examples: https://www.alamy.com

 Bin tugs                                          Assisted transfer of refuse
                                                   Examples:
                                                   http://ev.spacepac.com.au
                                                   /categories/tugger, https://www.spacepac.com.au
                                                   /product/wheelie-bin-aluminum-steel-trailers
                                                   Appropriate big tugs to transfer up 1:4 grades should
                                                   be considered.




Site: 17-19 Hofmann Drive, Noosaville                                                                              27
Reference: 21BRW0009