Attachment 5 - Traffic Impact Assessment Final PTT · 132005.638.06

2.2.3         Waste contractor vehicle truck scales
It is recommended that in-truck scales be installed in front lift compactor trucks, as used by the Waste
Management Contractor (WMC) on site, currently Cleanaway. This would offer significant benefits,
streamlining of operations and ensuring accurate load measurements while removing these vehicles from
weighbridge queues. The scales would allow real time weight measurements as waste is collected, reducing
the need for stops at weighbridges. Incorporating the in-truck scales would improve operational efficiency as
well as ensuring vehicles are not overloaded, reducing wear and tear on both the vehicles and roads.
Current data shows that over 900 WMC trucks are utilising the weighbridge each month. Inclusion of in-truck
scales directly supports the masterplan by enhancing data accuracy, enabling more effective tracking of
waste volumes and optimising overall facility management by reducing traffic and queuing at the
weighbridge. The data collected can be used to predict capacity needs and adjust resource allocation
allowing the facility to operate more efficiently. Additionally, accurate weight data can improve billing
accuracy and transparency, fostering better relationships with clients and the local community. Overall, in-
truck scales offer a long-term return on investment, contributing to the facilities sustainability goals and future
proofing the operation against potential regulatory changes. For future improved traffic management NSC
could also look to add scales to trucks carrying containers to further reduce the number of vehicles utilising
the weighbridges on site.


2.3           Waste quantity and area requirements

2.3.1         Waste quantity estimation
Table 7 contains waste quantities received at the NRRF in November 2023 from weighbridge data, with
volume estimated using specific conversion factors from DESI to support area requirement estimation.)
Detailed breakdown of the various streams is provided in Appendix I.
Table 7       Waste types and quantity received at the NRRF in November 2023

 waste type over weighbridge                                             Monthly weight                      Monthly volume
                                                                         (Deemed or Net) (t)                 (m3)
 Waste to landfill                                                       3752.44                             13091.94
 ◼ Mixed waste direct to landfill
 ◼ Treated Timber

 Mixed waste to transfer                                                 2149.47                             3070.67
 Waste processed on site, for offsite use                                11.86                               232.40
 ◼ Polystyrene
 ◼ Mattress Foam

 Waste transferred on site and for offsite processing                    1622.51                             6151.75
 ◼ Cardboard
 ◼ Tyres
 ◼ Comingled Recycling
 ◼ E-waste
 ◼ Steel
 ◼ Batteries
 ◼ RVM Containers

 Waste products received on site for processing                          4656.72                             20862.92
 ◼ Green Waste
 ◼ Clean Concrete

 Processed products sold                                                 3399.79                             4734.72
 ◼ Crushed concrete
 ◼ Mulch




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