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Environmental Management Plan September 2018

Environmental Management Plan 2018

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Environmental Management Plan

1.0 About Us

2.0 Aim

3.0 Scope

4.0 Environmental Aspects and Impacts

Environmental Site Assessment Checklist

Environmental Aspects and Impact Register

5.0 Environmental Monitoring and Audit Plan

Emissions – Hazardous Substances

Air Quality

Odour Pollution

Noise Pollution

Risk of Fire

Dust Emissions

Water Emission

Windblown Waste

Stockpile heights

6.0 Legal and Regulatory Matters

7.0 Emergency Preparedness

8.0 Administration

Company Information

Records

Complaints Recording

Audits

Training and Induction

Security

Procedure for Incoming Loads

Hidden Contaminate Procedure


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1.0 About Us

Eco Resources, Premium Waste Management and Coastal Waste are locally owned and operated by two West Australian families. Since its inception in 2011 Eco Resources has recycled over 2 million tonnes of waste that was originally destined for landfill. Premium Waste Management landfill located in Waroona was acquired in late 2014 and now has a transfer station, concrete crushing facility and timber recycling facility. All built for recycling waste in Waroona and from the surrounding areas including Perth and diverting the waste from its own landfill facility located onsite. Coastal Waste Management, a local skip bin company was acquired in 2016 and has now grown to a large fleet of trucks and bins servicing everywhere from Illuka to Waroona with all mixed waste being transported to either Eco Resources or Waroona for processing and recycling.

2.0 Aim

Eco Resources group of companies aims to greatly reduce the amount of waste generated by the construction & demolition industry as well as residential supply from going straight to landfill unsorted and unprocessed. Too often mixed builders rubble (loads of mixed bricks, paper, plastic, timber, strapping, plasterboard, metals etc) that is deemed too mixed to sort and salvage is transported and tipped off directly into landfill. Eco Resources currently provides a service at its Hope Valley and Waroona facilities which deals directly with this type of mixed waste for the purpose of sorting, screening, crushing and processing waste into their individual products and transporting recyclable materials out or making available for collection. With a new location added in Carabooda (Eco North) we will be able to transport even more unsorted waste to one of our other locations equipped with machinery to sort and process the waste into usable material to circulate back into the industry over and over again. Eco Resources aims to increase our recycling rate in WA from one of the lowest in the country to the highest and with 3 major locations we are in a promising position to make this happen.


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3.0 Scope

This Environmental Management Plan is designed to ensure compliance with all Commonwealth, State and Local Council requirements pertaining to operations conducted at all Eco Resources, Premium Waste Management and Coastal Waste’s site’s located in Western Australia as further listed in 5.0 of this document.

The scope of work undertaken shall include the following activities:

OPERATION PHASE TO INCLUDE:

• Waste Collections and Waste Receivals

• Inspections of waste for prohibited waste types

• Material Sorting by way of machinery including but not limited to:

Excavators, Front End Loaders, Screens, Crushers, Blowers, Air

Density Separators, Shredders, Magnets and Picking Stations

(hand-sorting)

• Dust and Noise mitigation

• Wind Blown waste mitigation

• Transport of clean recyclables

• Transport of un-recyclables for landfill

• Stockpiling of clean recyclables awaiting collection

• Safety and security of all staff, suppliers and customers onsite.

4.0 Environmental Aspects and Impacts

An environmental site assessment checklist shall be used as the tool to identify risks to the environment associated with the scope of the work being undertaken at all facilities.

The possible environmental impacts identified to be monitored and controlled

are as follows:

hazardous substances spills from hidden prohibited contaminants

risk of fire from solid waste and recyclables stored on site

noise emissions from vehicles and machinery

dust emissions from tipping, screening, crushing of waste


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dust emissions from traffic movements on site roads

air emissions from exhaust and visible smoke emissions from vehicles

windblown waste control

water emissions from sprinkler dust suppression system

5.0 Environmental Monitoring and Audit Plan

Eco Resources shall monitor the environmental management of aspects on site.

In support of the environmental monitoring and audit plan, The OHS/Environmental Representative on site shall observe and record general observations and activities associated with the environment;

• during unusual or extreme weather conditions;

• when the likelihood of air quality may be affected and be of risk to workers and people in the area;

• should noise from plant or other activities impose a risk or receive a complaint from people working in the immediate area;

• when there is a risk of fire, or

• where the Aspects and Impacts Register identifies a risk that requires monitoring

Emissions – Hazardous Substances

Eco Resources shall ensure that hydrocarbons, other hazardous liquids and asbestos are prohibited from the site (unless licensing allows) and are not discharged into surface water, groundwater, land or air.

Eco Resources shall have in place plans for the management of spills or leakage of hazardous substances should they occur. These shall include

• the effective monitoring of solid waste being tipped off onto site;

• ensuring all operators are aware of the types of prohibited hazardous substances;

• and the correct measures and contingency plans to contain and eradicate the hazardous substance from the site before it can cause any environmental pollution.

Should a hazardous liquid substance be spilt or asbestos be found, contingency plans shall be in place to have the contamination confined within the spilt area until the incident can be effectively managed and reported. An Incident Report Form will be completed and subsequent fines and charges for the cleaning and decontaminated of the affected areas will be applied to the operator found to be carrying the contaminated waste product.


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Eco Resources shall ensure all workers onsite are aware of the risks of hazardous substances and how best to monitor the intake of solid waste to ensure no hidden contaminants are found or are at risk of exposure.

Management of asbestos - The Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992, and Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004 provide for approved methods of transporting and storing/holding this waste, which include adopting the following measures:

• using water or other practical measures to keep airborne material containing asbestos to a minimum;

• separating asbestos from other material for disposal where that is reasonably practicable;

• double wrapping or otherwise containing in a manner that prevents asbestos fibres entering the atmosphere during transportation on a road; and

• labeling or marking with the word “CAUTION ASBESTOS” in letters not less than 50mm high.

Asbestos dumping is strictly prohibited onsite and all measures to prevent the incoming of such hazardous materials shall be employed.

Eco Resources will always remain the right to refuse any load and/or operator deemed to be suspicious prior to tipping off / unloading on site.

Chemical Storage/ Hydrocarbon– No fuels or hazardous (toxic) chemicals wil be stored onsite.

Air Quality

Eco Resources shall comply with all vehicle standards determined under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 with respect to emissions control for heavy vehicles.

All vehicles belonging to Eco Resources shall have installed pollution minimisation devices, maintained and repaired so the devices comply with prescribed standards or maximum permissible concentrations of emissions as set in the Australian Design Rules standards.

Odour Pollution

Eco Resources shall ensure no odour emissions are generated from the storing of solid waste on site.

No putrid or odorous loads will be allowed to tip off onsite to avoid any odour pollution and to discourage the delivery of such loads.


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No liquid or semi-liquid loads will be permitted to tip off. No toxic or hazardous wastes are permitted and monitoring and inspection procedures to be conducted by onsite attendant will ensure none of these wastes are disposed of on site.

Noise Pollution

Eco Resources and their employees shall undertake plant risk assessments, including noise management, prior to operating any plant or equipment on site.

Noise emissions that may be determined to be an impact are:

• Vehicles onsite (tip trucks, skip bin trucks)

• Plant and machinery operating onsite (front loader)

• Employees working near this machinery

• People working in the area where high levels of noise may be of nuisance.

The site is located within a Rural Zone and the noise generated from the travelling of heavy vehicles is not determined to be an issue.

All heavy vehicles onsite will comply with the standards set out in Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 83/00 - External Noise.

➢ The Hours of Operation are within normal daylight hours of 7am to 5pm, from Monday to Friday and 7am to 12pm on Saturday’s. No operation on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Eco Resources shall ensure Noise risk assessments are carried out by a competent person and remains current to the noise exposure carried out onsite.

Risk of Fire

Eco Resources shall ensure all waste stored on site is not a fire hazard and will not self combust. The site primarily consists of a limestone and sand hardstand with fencing that does not promote any fire risks.

All recyclable and non-recyclable material will be stored onsite for less than 7 days and the majority of the material is not determined to be an issue.

No flammable liquids, fuels or hazardous chemicals are to be stored onsite.

Dust Emissions

Eco Resources shall ensure all dust emissions generated from the travels of heavy vehicles, tipping off of solid waste and re-loading of solid waste are mitigated.


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No dust shall be visible over the boundary of the site throughout operation to ensure that the site remains dust free.

Water Emissions

Eco Resources shall ensure there are no water emissions.

Windblown Waste

Eco Resources shall maintain the 2.4m fencing with 3 runs of barb wire as per council specifications surrounds the perimeter of the site to prevent any windblown waste from escaping the boundary.

Regular perimeter walks will be conducted to detect and remove any windblown waste and to find any holes in the fencing needing repairs.

Repairs of fencing to be done within 2 days of sighting.

Stockpile Heights

Eco Resources shall ensure all stockpiles of material to be transported for recycling does not exceed approved heights.

6.0 Legal and Regulatory Matters

Legal obligations in relation to the environment shall include obligations relating to the following Acts and Regulations:

Part IV Environmental Protection Act 1986

Part V Environmental Protection Act 1986, Environmental Management

Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984

Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996

Health Act 1911

Local Government Act - Town of Kwinana 1960

Contaminated Sites Act 2003

Litter Act 1979

Planning and Development Act

Local Laws of the City of Kwinana, Shire of Waroona and City of

Wanneroo


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Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007

7.0 Emergency Preparedness

Eco Resources shall ensure all employees and subcontractors are aware of the emergency preparedness plan and procedures on site.

The emergency evacuation process, the emergency fire fighting system and the emergency plans for spillage containment shall be included in all site inductions.

A muster point will be located at the front of the yard next to the entry gates and clearly marked with a sign.

8.0 Administration

Company Information

Eco Resources is a family owned and operated West Australian business. Its aim is to minimize landfill by way of recycling construction waste from the building of new homes in WA.

Structure Eco Resources Pty Ltd as Trustee for the M&S Unit Trust Trading as Eco Resources, Waroona Resources as Trustee for the S&M Unit Trust Trading as Premium Waste Management, West Coast Bins Pty Ltd Trading as Coastal Waste, Recover Bins. Directors of Eco Resources;

• Ryan Michael Murphy

• Budimir Terry Sumich

• Joanne Frances Murphy

• Kristy Frances Sumich

Records

The Aspects and Impact Register shall be maintained on site and include the following information:

• identified environmental risks (aspects) and their controls

• responsibility for actioning

• records of actions having been taken.

Complaints Recording


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All community complaints shall be lodged and investigated with relation to the following environmental aspects and impact;

• Dust and air pollution

• Noise pollution

• Odour pollution

• Contamination of land or water

The following details shall be recorded to assist in the investigation as conducted by the regulatory bodies;

• Details of complaint, including date and time of issue raised

• Full name, address and contact details of the complainant

• Date and time of the instance and environmental impact

• Duration of the environmental impact

• Weather conditions and wind strength

Audits

An audit of the environmental system shall be incorporated into the site safety audits undertaken by the OHS/Enviro. Representative. Should an environmental incident occur which has significant impact on the environment, including long term damage, a separate audit will be performed by an independent environmental auditor and provided to the client for review and appropriate actioning. Records of audits and monitoring shall be kept. The Department of Water and Environment Regulation require reporting and annual audits be conducted every year for each site detailing compliance, waste inputs/outputs, complaints, incidents and changes to production, throughputs and capacity. Measurements of intake will be in cubic metres or by tonnes where a weighbridge is onsite. All tip trucks will be measured and charged by either cubic metre capacity of their truck or skip bin or where a weighbridge is available by the tonne.

Training and Induction

Environmental awareness education and training in site requirements and safety is included in the site induction at Eco Resources as appropriate to the standards set by WorkSafe practices and in keeping with our environmental protection policy to ensure all onsite activity does not impact on the environment or is of nuisance to people working in the area. All onsite employees shall be proficient in the following:

• Awareness and understanding of the wastes accepted at this site;

• Awareness and understanding of the waste not accepted at this site;


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• Correct monitoring and inspection methods of waste prior and during disposal;

• Correct action to take if contaminates are suspected prior to tipping;

• Correct action to take if contaminates are found after tipping;

• Dangerous and hazardous substance containment and avoidance plans;

• All contingency plans to deal the prevention and correction of all environmental risks and impacts with regards to pollution generated from the operations;

• Personal safety protection to be used at all times and in hazard zones as depicted in site plans and

• Location of all emergency equipment and evacuation procedures. Eco Resources shall ensure the safety to the best of their ability of all employees onsite and clients accessing the site for the disposal of solid waste. All visitors to the site must report to the office and remain there until a qualified escort is available to assist. Access to the site is prohibited to members of the public.

Security

Eco Resources shall ensure that the secure 2.4m fencing with 3 runs of barb wire as per council specifications surrounds the perimeter of the site to prevent unauthorized access to the property during operation and closing hours.

Double lockable gates located at the entry to compound area and additional gates installed at the entry road from street to prevent unwanted traffic on our main driveway during closing hours.

Perimeter inspections conducted daily to inspect for faulty fencing or attempted break-ins to be discovered and resolved immediately.


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Check-In Procedure of All incoming Trucks and Skip Bins for the disposal of Mixed Builders Rubble

1. Trucks will enter as per each individual sites instruction (given upon induction) and stop at the office/gate for signing in before proceeding to the tip off bay area for un-tarping and inspection.

2. Interview of driver / person who loaded waste will include the recording of details – Name, Registration, Location of Waste collected, Types of Mixed Waste contain, If any Contaminants contained or suspicion of any hidden contaminants, Assessment on risk of Asbestos depending location source of materials being disposed (ie. Older areas where asbestos is commonly found), Amount of waste being tipped, Size of containment bin.

3. Driver to sign agreement accepting the term and conditions of entry and use.

4. Once interview and report completed, payment to be made by amount of cubic metres of waste being unloaded.

5. Payments can be made by Eftpos, Cash or Account holders only. 6. Onsite staff will conduct walk around of bin or truck bay to inspect load

visually. 7. Once accepted the driver may then proceed to reverse back into the

designated tip off bay for unloading. 8. During unloading, if there is a dust risk then the load will be doused

with water from the manned hose throughout the unloading period. 9. Further inspection of the tipped load will commence whilst the driver

reinstates his tipper or bin in position. 10. Once the load is deemed to be contaminant free the driver may exit the

premised via the wheel wash and exit road. If Hidden Contaminants Are Found After Unloading

1. Immediate response will be conducted by onsite staff to ensure level of contamination to site, staff and surrounding environment is contained.

2. Verification of type of contaminate to be conducted by another staff member when available.

3. If contaminate can be reloaded back into the truck / skip bin it was unloaded from, then the onsite front end loader will proceed to scoop up the entire tipped load and reload for immediate removal from site.

4. Dousing of load if a dust risk imposes further airborne spreading of contaminants then this will be conducted prior to further disturbance and reloading.

5. Driver will be fined and charged the Hidden Contaminant Fee which will vary dependant on the level of contamination and cleanup / decontamination required to rectify the situation.

6. Reporting and completion of an Incident Report Form and notification to the relevant authorities will be completed.

7. Further life-long bans may be applied to the driver and company if deemed to be a further risk of bringing in prohibited items.

5O CUTLER RD,

CARABOODA Boundary

10,000m2 Hardstand

ECO NORTH SOLID

WASTE DEPOT

W.A. LIMESTONE

QUARRY

P.M.R QUARRIES LAND HOLDINGS (Lessor)

ECO RESOURCES - Wanneroo

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Bin Storage

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Site Boundary 130.0m

Site Boundary 130.0m

TIP-OFF Concrete Sand

8m Gates

Fence

5000 26000

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1500

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HARDSTAND300mm Thick 75mm Limestone

Existing concrete pad

53 Wood StFREMANTLE 6160 WA

Mob: 0447 177 115

[email protected]

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SITE PLAN

Solid Waste Depot - Eco NorthECO RESOURCES - WannerooLot 50, Cutler Rd. Carabooda 6033

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B 180413 client revision RM

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Eco Resources Pty Ltd as trustee for the M&S Unit Trust trading as Eco Resources ACN: 148 997 315 ABN: 97 660 680 465

Phone: 0432 114 426 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ecoresourceswa.com.au Postal: PO BOX 20 Wattleup WA 6166

SITE ADDRESS: 165 Postans Road, Hope Valley

ATTACHMENT 6B – WASTE ACCEPTANCE

Waste to be accepted at ECO NORTH Transfer Station:

Skip Bin waste only sourced from construction sites, classified as Construction & Demolition Waste

ACCEPTABLE PRODUCTS: All building/construction waste, sand, furniture, green waste, timber, paper, cardboard, plastic, strapping, metals, plasterboard, bricks, tiles, concrete (harden), rocks. UNACCEPTABLE PRODUCTS: NO ASBESTOS, NO GAS BOTTLES, NO SANDBLASTING / GARNET WASTE, NO Liquids of any kind (e.g. Oil, paint, food waste, fuels, hazardous chemicals, batteries etc). NO Household municipal wastes, intractable waste, medical or sanitary waste. NO Odourous wastes. Any contaminates will be reloaded into the skip bin and removed from site

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