Goldfields Waste Data & Priorities Study

Ronan Cullen – Director & Waste Section LeaderAndrew Mack – Associate Director & Environment Section Leader

Workshop Presentation

Welcome

• What is the Study?• Gathering and releasing waste data• Understanding key stakeholder priorities

across the Region

Introductions and Housekeeping

Workshop overview

• GEMG and background to the Study • Objectives and Progress to date

• Data Collection and Consultation

• Moving Forward

GEMG and Background

Who is GEMG?

• Technical / professional body

• Not-for-profit

• Run by volunteers

• Working to achieve environmental excellence in the Goldfields Region

• Membership (295 members) mainly mining industry but also regulators, local government professionals and interested community members

• Network and information sharing events

• 2 yearly conference in Kalgoorlie (next 18-20 May 2016)

Why did GEMG fund this Study?

Goldfields Waste Data & Priorities Study

Project funded by GEMG and supported by these organisations:

Desired Outcomes

• Consolidated data from a wide range of stakeholders across the Region

• Greater understanding of waste streams in the Region

• Identify key strategic priorities• Assist in future planning and investment on

waste management systems and infrastructure

Objectives and Progress to date

The Goldfields Waste Data & Priorities Study

• The Study focuses on:• Current Practices – tonnages and treatment

• Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) • Commercial and Industrial (C&I)• Construction and Demolition (C&D)

• Future generation trends• Regional priorities (waste streams,

infrastructure, markets)• Consultation with industry across the Region• Collection and reporting of waste data utilising

Waste Classification System

Where is the Study Area?

• Focus is on Eastern Goldfields

• But open to wider Goldfields Region more participants = more data = better outcomes for the Region

• Data may be summarised by sub-catchment areas

Success Story – Pilbara Waste Data Study

• Completed in 2013

• Funded by the Waste Authority & Pilbara Development Commission

• Basis for future strategic management of waste

• Industry now have access to accurate information

• Guided investment in waste infrastructure

Study Objectives

Improvement of waste management systems across the Region.

Collect and publish data to:

• Support policy development

• Assist waste infrastructure planning

• Guide investment

Work to date

Consultation Strategy• Devised and implemented for the project

• Key stakeholders defined

• Engagement activities determined

• Data collection techniques and documentation

Key stakeholders

Wide and varied for greater coverage:

• Waste Generators (resources sector, industry) • Local Government • Private Waste Service Providers • Government bodies • Industry groups

Presentation to GVROC

Meetings

Discussions

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CCI

Telephone interviews

Engagement activities

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CCI

Current Workshops

Workshop objective is to gain support and promote participation in the Study to Region’s stakeholders.

Also sets outs:

• What waste data is sought from stakeholders

• The means of data capture – DCS / WCS

• The process for completing the Study

Data Collection and Consultation

Existing Waste Data

• Local Government Authorities’ Census Data (2013-2014) for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)

• No data for Commercial and Industrial (C&I) or Construction and Demolition (C&D)

• Limited information on total waste

Study aims to bridge the data gap….

Waste Classification System

• Developed from Pilbara Waste Data Study• Provides framework for reporting waste data• User-friendly• ‘Cradle to grave’ coverage

Waste Classification System Objectives

1. Allow mapping of waste management streams

2. Achieve consistency – Controlled Waste

3. Prioritise identification of waste by source and composition

4. Identify the sector of the economy from which the waste is generated

5. Cover ‘cradle to grave’

6. Maintain relevance to whole of Western Australia

7. System is user-friendly

8. Minimise potential for double counting

Waste Classification System

• DER updated Controlled Waste Category list in 2014

• Additional Materials included • Re-categorised• Waste Classification System

based on latest categories

Waste Classification System

Three key parts1.Waste

Streams 2.Sectors

of Economy

3.Waste Types

Waste Classification System

Waste Streams – MSW (Code – A)Residential waste typically managed by local governments including:• Kerbside or vergeside collections, or dropped off

waste;• Waste from public places including from road verges,

reserves, beaches, litter bins, events and street cleaning; and

• Incidental commercial waste collected via residential kerbside collections

Waste Classification System

Waste Streams – C&I (Code – B)Waste:• generated from, or as the direct result of,

commercial and industrial operations, and • that is not MSW or C&D waste.

Waste Classification System

Waste Streams – C&D (Code – C)

• Materials generated as a result of construction, refurbishment or demolition activities

Waste Classification System

Sectors of the Economy• 13 Sectors of the

economy in which waste generated

• Codes 01 -13

Waste Classification System

Waste Types

• Reflects composition of the waste.

• Waste Types given a Waste Type Code within Range 100 – 899

• Split into 8 groups for ease of access

Material Group

Controlled Wastes

Other Hazardous

Local Government Services

Biodegradables

Packaging

Inert

Liquid/Solids (not Controlled Waste

Wastes not otherwise specified

Waste Classification System – Waste Types

Waste Classification Codes (WCC)

Example: Used Tyres• Waste Stream Code: B – C&I;• Sector Code: 02 – Mining; and• Waste Type Code: 192 –

Controlled Waste Miscellaneous – Used Tyres

WCC is B.02.192

Photo: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-17/waste-pilbara-power/5748304

Waste Classification Codes (WCC)

Example: Kerbside commingled recyclables • Waste Stream Code: A – MSW;• Sector Code: 01 – Domestic; and• Waste Type Code: 301 – Kerbside

commingled recyclables

WCC is A.01.301

Photo: http://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/ameycespa-process-recyclables-recap/

Data Collection Sheets – Structure

• Key tool for collection of data• Successfully used in previous waste data

studies• Three types of sector-specific Data

Collection Sheets:• Local Government• Industry / Resource• Waste Service Providers

Data Collection Sheets – Structure

• Explanatory notes• Respondent Details • Waste Register

o Sourceo Quantityo Processing or Disposalo Transfer facilities

• Waste Facility - Outputs• Priorities

Explanatory notes

• Provides instructions and an overview of each tab of the DCS

• Assists the user in completing the sheet

Respondent Details

• Contact person, location and operational details

• Point of contact in the event of data accuracy concerns/queries

• Information on each facilities (owned/operated)

• Population / Future Growth

Population*

*Specific to LGA DCS’s

• Require last year’s, this year’s, and future population (5 and 20 years) total and by township

• Data will allow for future waste data projections to 2035

Future Growth*

*Specific to Industry/Resource companies DCS’s

• Require data on both workforce and production output to 2035

• Data will allow for future waste data projections to 2035

Waste Register

• Records the source, quantity, collection method and treatment and/or disposal method for each waste stream generated by the stakeholder.

Waste Register - Source

• The source covers the Stream, Sector and Material Type.

• The red, blue and green columns of this segment are coloured in reference to the Waste Classification System (WCS) previously described

• The full WCS has been included in the DCS for reference

Waste Register - Quantity

• Requests data on the annual quantities generated (in tonnes) and how it was calculated

• WMFs are regarded as distinct from waste generators

• Record the quantity of waste accepted as an Input

• If WMF produces a waste residue or develops a useable product in treating the waste, then recorded as an output.

• Designed to avoid double counting in the data

Data Collection Sheets – Data gaps

• Waste data varies in relation to quality• Within the DCS the method of measurement

includes Estimation.• Best to use volumetrics for estimations – m3

• Void space consumed or size of trucks• Please specify estimation used• Talis to sense check and seek clarification if

needed.

Waste Register – Collection

• How the waste was collected e.g. kerbside, skipbins

• The frequency of collections e.g. weekly, monthly• Who was the carrier/collected the waste (if third

party used)

Waste Register – Processing / Disposal

• Where the waste is treated or disposed of

• How the waste is handled and processed e.g. landfill, recycled

• Whether this is on-site or offsite at a processing facility

• Allow for capturing ‘cradle to grave’ movements of the waste

Waste Register – Transfer Facility

• Details of transfer facilities used for waste (if relevant)

• Processes undertaken e.g. compaction, bailing

• Means to include multiple transfer facilities

Waste Facility Outputs

• Lists outputs (products and residues) by facility and material type and quantity

• Outputs by process type, details of disposal or sale and means of removal e.g. mulching, materials recovery facilities

• Frequency of transport off-site

Priorities

Invites stakeholders to highlight their priorities:• Problematic waste streams• Peak waste streams• Waste infrastructure gaps and opportunities• Markets gaps and opportunities

Section is non-prescriptive – seeking your views

Priorities – Problematic and Peak waste

Problematic waste streams• Identify problematic waste streams• Why these are problematic• Suggested solutions

Peak waste streams• Identify peak waste streams• Suggested solutions

Priorities

Waste infrastructure (WI) gaps• Identify WI gaps• Opportunities for improvements

Market gaps• Identify market gaps• Opportunities to access markets

Moving Forward

Data collection process

Talis sends DCS to all stakeholders by

email

Return DCS to

Talis

Stakeholder seeks

clarification about

completion of DCS

Talis set up teleconference/ meeting to run through DCS

WORKSHOPS

Stakeholders complete

DCS

Data analysis and

aggregation

Talis

Stakeholder

Key

Timescales

Action By

Circulation of Data Collection Forms to stakeholders by email

This week!!

Data collection (send completed Forms to GWDS@talisconsultants.com.au)

20th of November

Data analysis and reporting Early 2016

Release of Report February – March 2016

Support

Any queries or issues relating to data provision:GWDS@talisconsultants.com.au

Talis can provide support through:• Face-to-face meetings• Teleconferences, if required

Submission of completed forms to: GWDS@talisconsultants.com.au

Data analysis

• Data checks and cleansing• Aggregate data by sub-catchment area

(tbc)• Data modelling • Future waste stream projections• Spatial analysis and mapping• Identification and assessment of priorities • Quality assurance checks throughout

Data confidentiality

• All data collected through the Study will be regarded as confidential

• Only used for purpose of Study• Release of raw data

Questions & Comments

And finally - please, please, pleaseGET INVOLVED!!

Ronan CullenEmail: ronan.cullen@talisconsultants.com.auMob: 0488 33 2424

Andrew MackEmail: andrew.mack@talisconsultants.com.auMob: 0402 029 244