Appendix M - Operational Waste Management Plan · MCU21/0146

 Systems               Description

 Charity               A good way of minimising waste is to reuse items that are still good to use. Several charity organisations exist
 donations             that accept items such clothing, shoes, bedding, books, toys, furniture, kitchenware and other household
                       items. The donated items must not be torn, damaged or broken. Electrical appliances such as white goods are
                       usually not accepted.
                       Common organisations operating in Australia include Saint Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) and Lifeline (see
                       images below). Items can be placed into the organisations’ charity / donation bins located in various public
                       spaces such as near community or shopping areas. Alternatively, they can be dropped off at the organisations’
                       shops during opening hours. Refer to https://www.lifeline.org.au or https://www.vinnies.org.au for further
                       information.
                       For larger developments and precincts where large amounts of donation items can be expected, the
                       placement of charity bins within the development should be taken into consideration.




                       Sources: https://www.vinnies.org.au, https://lifelinesouthcoast.org.au

Refuse Minimisation Options – Recycling
 Systems               Description

 Container             Container deposit / refund schemes are currently in place in several states in Australia. Various models exist
 deposit               including bottle return facilities and (automated) reverse vending machines.
 schemes               Residents, tenants, staff and cleaners should be encouraged to separate containers that qualify for the
                       schemes from the waste or recycling streams, and return them to one of the return points. Storage space or
                       dedicated bins within tenancies, apartments or communal areas should be provided.
                       For larger developments or precincts where large amounts of empty containers are expected, consideration
                       may be given to an on-site return point. The return points should be located near recycling bins so that
                       cardboard boxes or plastic bags that have been used to transfer the empty containers to the return point can
                       be disposed appropriately. This can prevent cluttering of the area around the return point.
                       The images below show a typical return point and containers that commonly qualify for a deposit refund.




                       Sources: https://returnandearn.org.au, https://envirobank.com.au/bottle-and-can-recycling-queensland,
                       https://www.containersforchange.com.au/how-it-works




Site: 17-19 Hofmann Drive, Noosaville                                                                                               29
Reference: 21BRW0009