Waste Management at Events

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Event waste minimisation station

South Taranaki District Council is committed to minimising waste at events in our District.

To support this effort Council supplies event organisers with free use of waste sorting lids, which sit onto of 240ltr wheelie bins (not supplied) and flags. While the use of these are free, event organisers must cover any associated waste disposal fees and hireage of bins.

Event Waste Management Plan

Events in South Taranaki with over 100 attendees are required to have an Event Waste Minimisation Plan identifying expected event waste streams and a strategy for reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.

The Events clause in the South Taranaki District Council Solid Waste Bylaw 2013 section 10 has everything you need to know about Waste Minimisation requirements at events, but basically your waste management and minimisation plan needs to set out the following:

An estimate of the types and amounts of waste to be generated by the event;
How waste generated by the event is minimised;
The steps to maximise the collection and use of recyclables and refuse material;
The equipment to be provided for the storage, collection and transportation of waste and diverted material;
The person responsible for the collection and disposal of waste and the methods to be used;
A waste analysis following the conclusion of the event; and
Any other matters relating to event waste management and minimisation that may be specified by the Council in the future.

Contact us

If you would like help to design an event waste minimisation plan or to book the free event waste minimisation station, get in touch with our Environment and Sustainability Officer by emailing or calling tollfree on 0800 111 323.