Waste Pathways: Outlook 2007
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Waste Pathways:Outlook 2007
Collectors and Council Working Together
Geoff Johnston (East Waste)
So Far Today on green organics
You’ve heard the view of a Processor and an End User
You’ve heard some very strong arguments regarding the value to the environment
The points regarding the direct savings to Councils are strong indeed
We need to get this right and we need to work together to succeed!
Working together to what end?
REDUCE CONTAMINATION IN ORGANICS COLLECTED FROM HOUSEHOLDS
TO PRESERVE THE MARKET PLACE FOR THE END USE OF THIS VALUABLE MATERIAL
TO PROVIDE A QUALITY, UNDERSTANDABLE REGIME OF COLLECTION
TO EDUCATE OUR PUBLIC IN THE MOST EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE MANNER.
What does it really look like when it is tipped out of the trucks?
Some Principals of our Systems of waste Management
We rely on a system of Source Separation of waste streams
CDL (Container Deposit Legislation) allows for effective diversion of most of the glass out of the various streams
Our Demographic and Urban layout enables efficient collection systems
Therefore - Education and Understanding
Who?
Drivers CSO’s Residents Elected Members and Staff
Opportunities
Driver Training• Equipment
• Colour CCTV
• Understanding of contaminant implication
• Managing contamination• Checking bins
• Noting bins
• Leaving bins
Opportunities
CSO Training• ZWSA Course
• Ride in Green Organics collection vehicles
• View Transfer station facility
• Support information• Maps
• IT
• Driver support
• Information support for Clients
How to Educate the Resident
Targeted Captive audience
• Put the bin down
• Sticker the bin
The Broader approach Information packs Bin stickers Media – Council, Public
Elected Members and Staff
Visit the Composting facilities See first hand what the contaminant looks
like Ride shotgun in the collection vehicle to see
the issues first hand Visit ALL the facilities involved in managing
household waste output
It’s all about relationships (as always)
If CSO’s and Drivers understand each others roles then the approach to the enquirer is uniform and aimed at a common result!
AVOIDANCE OF CONTAMINANTS IN THE ORGANICS STREAM
We need to deliver a triple bottom line to our communities
Thank You for your Time and Attention