24BRW0157 OWMP Final

2.4.         Refuse Disposal
The tables in this section summarise general recommended disposal arrangements for frequently generated
and infrequently generated refuse for each development component. Section 2.4.1 describes the frequently
generated and site-specific refuse streams that require capacity for storage prior to collections or specialist
handling and storage. Section 2.4.2 describes the infrequently generated refuse streams that are generated
in relatively low volumes, and where minimal provision for storage can be easily managed by collection
frequency and ad hoc storage arrangements.

2.4.1. Frequently Generated Refuse
Table 2.6: Disposal of Frequently Generated Refuse
 Refuse Stream          Disposal Details
 WASTE

 General Waste          Depending on the type of activities of the individual areas of the development, different wastes will be
                        produced. Waste bins should always be lined with bags and the bags tied before removal. The site operator
                        will be required to provide receptacles in a sufficient quantity to temporarily store one days’ worth of refuse in
                        each relevant refuse generating area of the development. After each day of operation or as required, refuse
                        will be transferred by staff / cleaners to the refuse enclosure and decanted into the appropriate bulk bin.
                        The number of and location of bins provided will be determined during tenancy fit out and careful
                        consideration should be given to the placement and types of bins to optimise source separation. A
                        commingled recycling bin should be positioned wherever a general waste bin is positioned.
                        Bins should be placed in office and workshop areas as well as on small bins for wastes generated on buses.
 Organic (Food)         Limited volumes of food waste may be generated within break areas / lunchroom from staff breaks or catered
 Waste                  teambuilding events. While the Noosa area has limited commercial options available for food waste collection,
                        separating organic or food waste from general waste is recommended to reduce the total amount of general
                        waste produced. Separation may be considered and begin at any stage during the operational phase of the
                        development.
                        Onsite composting may be considered where appropriate staff resources are available to manage the
                        composting process.
                        Where food waste is separated, caddy bins or bins no larger than 20L should be used in high volume situations
                        such as communal kitchens, for disposal of food waste. The bins are then transferred to the refuse room for
                        collection. The content is then manually decanted into bins or composting equipment provided within the
                        refuse enclosure.
 RECYCLING

 Commingled,            The site operator will be required to provide receptacles for each separate refuse stream in a sufficient
 including              quantity to temporarily store one days’ worth of refuse in each relevant refuse generating area of the
  • glass               development. After each day of operation or as required, refuse will be transferred by staff / cleaners to the
                        refuse enclosure and decanted into the appropriate bulk bin. Items for recycling must not be bagged and
  • aluminum
                        disposed in loose form. This can be done by decanting the materials from the individual receptacles into the
  • steel cans          bulk bin.
  •    tins             The number of and location of bins provided will be determined during tenancy fit out and careful
  •    cardboard        consideration should be given to the placement and types of bins to optimise source separation. A
  •    semi rigid       commingled recycling bin should be positioned wherever a general waste bin is positioned.
       plastics         Bins should be placed in office and workshop areas as well as on small bins for buses.
                        Container deposit / refund schemes are currently in place in Queensland. Various models exist including bottle
                        return facilities and (automated) reverse vending machines.
                        Occupants should be encouraged to separate containers that qualify for the schemes from the waste or
                        recycling streams and send back to a return point. Storage space or dedicated bins within the office or break
                        rooms can be provided.




Site: 5 – 13 Production Street, Noosaville                                                                                             10
Reference: 24BRW0157