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Waste management plan

Every event permit requires a waste management plan.

Upon completion of the following template, your waste management plan will be sent to Auckland Council for processing.

Part 1 – Waste Minimisation: Event Planning
Name of event*
The official name of the event that will be referred to on any applications
Name of Organisation Delivering Event*
Main point of contact responsible for delivery of event
Contact Name*
Contact Phone Number*
Contact Email*
Event Start Date*
Event Start Time*

: HH

MM
Event Finish Date*
Event Finish Time*

: HH

MM
Venue*
Description of location
Expected numbers*
Estimated number of event attendees - both participants and spectators and identify potential waste generators
Your event facilitators name*
The contact name for the person at Auckland council, you have been liaising with regarding your Initial Events Plan
Event activities*
List the activities that will take place during the event.
Expected types and quantities of waste generated by the event*
Steps taken towards waste minimisation*
Steps taken towards maximising the collection and re-use of recyclables*
Packaging
What packaging initiatives will the event take to reduce waste to landfill
- Certified compostable cups, plates and cutlery
- Recyclable plastic cups (PET or type 1 plastic)
- No plastic bags
- No poppers (un-recyclable)
- No Polystyrene (un-recyclable)
- Others
Other packaging initiatives will the event take to reduce waste to landfill
Stallholders waste

The following Yes/No fields should be answer with 'Yes' if the material will be recovered or recycled or 'No' it will not
Cardboard Boxes will be recycled or recovered
- Yes
- No
Suggested strategy separate cardboard collection.
If 'yes' please tell us how
What is the end destination for this waste stream? i.e. name which waste management company you plan to use, or if you plan to compost it.
Aluminium Cans will be recycled or recovered
- Yes
- No
Suggested strategy commingled recycling bin
If 'yes' please tell us how
What is the end destination for this waste stream? i.e. name which waste management company you plan to use
Paper Cups will be recycled or recovered
- Yes
- No
Suggested strategy commingled recycling bin
If 'yes' please tell us how
What is the end destination for this waste stream? i.e. name which waste management company you plan to use, or if you plan to compost it.
Plastic Containers will be recycled or recovered
- Yes
- No
Suggested strategy commingled recycling bin
If 'yes' please tell us how
What is the end destination for this waste stream? i.e. name which waste management company you plan to use.
Glass Bottles will be recycled or recovered
- Yes
- No
Suggested strategy commingled recycling bin
If 'yes' please tell us how
What is the end destination for this waste stream? i.e. name which waste management company you plan to use.
Plastic Bottles will be recycled or recovered
- Yes
- No
Suggested strategy commingled recycling bin
If 'yes' please tell us how
What is the end destination for this waste stream? i.e. name which waste management company you plan to use.
Food Scraps will be recycled or recovered
- Yes
- No
Suggested strategy organics bins
If 'yes' please tell us how
What is the end destination for this waste stream? i.e. name which waste management company you plan to use or if you plan to compost it using Bokashi, Worm Farms or cold/hot compost bins
Biodegradable Cups and Plates will be recycled or recovered
- Yes
- No
Suggested strategy organics bins
If 'yes' please tell us how
What is the end destination for this waste stream? i.e. name which waste management company you plan to use or if you plan to compost it using Bokashi, Worm Farms or Cold/Hot compost bins
Used Cooking Oil will be recycled or recovered
- Yes
- No
Suggested strategy drum
If 'yes' please tell us how
What is the end destination for this waste stream? i.e. name which waste management company you plan to use
Part 2 - Waste management

This section of your event management plan relates to the management of the waste generated by the event on the date.
Name of the company responsible for waste management*
Must be a licensed waste collector under the Auckland Council Solid Waste Bylaw. There may be an opportunity to discuss the possibility of using existing council contractors for rubbish collection and disposal
Methods to be used for the collection and transportation of waste*
i.e. on site sorting, on site compacting, mixed or separate transportation
Name of the facilities where the waste will be taken*
Must be a licensed waste disposal facility. A list of licensed facilitators can be obtained from the Auckland Council website
Plan with locations of waste stations, waste sorting and storage facilities*
Attach a plan to this application that will clearly identify all waste stations and space for sorting/storage of waste.
IF A COUNCIL CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO CLEAN-UP THESE AREAS AFTER THE EVENT, THE COST OF THE CLEAN-UP WILL BE CHARGED TO THE EVENT ORGANISER. Explain how the collection of litter from public places, including surrounding streets used for public parking, will be carried out. Explain how all waste will be cleared from the site within one hour of the event finishing. A longer time period may be negotiated with council depending on the size of your event.

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WasteWise Advisor:

Zero Waste Events

wastewise@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

makethemostofwaste.co.nz

Auckland Council

Private Bag 92300

Auckland

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