Waste Management Procedure

[insert organisation name/logo]
Waste Management Procedure
1. Overview of the Procedure
This procedure is a guide for staff in the disposal, removal and management of waste
from the organisations premises, including general waste, paper and cardboard,
redundant furniture and fittings, mobile phones and toner and ink printer cartridges.
All staff are responsible for complying with this procedure to ensure the safe and
effective management of waste by [insert organisation name]. This procedure is to
be read with the Waste Management Policy.
2. Considerations
[insert organisation name] is committed to recycle and reusing waste products

where ever possible to produce an effective waste management system that
maximises conservation of natural resources and minimises environmental harm.
[insert organisation name] acknowledges different materials require a different

waste management approach.
3. Procedure Steps
3.1 Paper and Cardboard
Receptacles for waste paper and cardboard are provided on the premises in offices
or at workstations. These are emptied by the [insert cleaner or position] on a weekly
basis. If necessary, individual staff may empty waste paper/cardboard into the larger
paper/cardboard container located in the [insert location].
Confidential or sensitive documentation is to be shredded. The shredder is located in

[insert location]. When the shredder bin is full it may be emptied into the large
paper/cardboard container.
Bulk confidential or sensitive documentation may be placed in the [insert location]

for secure disposal by a contractor (the bin is located [insert location]).
3.2 General Waste
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Rubbish bins for waste other than paper and cardboard is provided on the premises
and is emptied [insert frequency] by the cleaner.
Rubbish bins in the kitchen are used for food waste.
3.3 Redundant Furniture and Fittings
Where possible, furniture/fittings in a good state of repair are either reused by the
organisation or donated to a local service.
Broken furniture is to be [insert action] for safe disposal to the tip or collected by local
Council.
The removal of white goods is negotiated with the deliverer of the replacement white
goods.
Computer equipment is reused where possible. Superseded or broken computer

equipment is donated to the [insert name of recipient, e.g. a computer recycling
charity organisation].
3.4 Mobile Phones
Broken phones are disposed of via a satchel collected from Australia Post. The
phone with the battery connected is placed in one section of the satchel and
accessories in another section. The satchel is mailed or dropped off to Australia Post
by the [insert position].
3.5 Photocopier Toner and Printer Ink Cartridges
Where possible, remanufactured toner cartridges are used. When replacing toner
cartridges, staff follow manufacturers instructions supplied with the toner cartridges
for the replacement, storage and disposal of used cartridges.
All used toners are placed in the toner cartridge bin located in [insert location]. The
toner supplier collects used cartridges for recycling when delivering new cartridges.
The [insert position] contacts the supplier as new cartridges are needed.
3.6 Clinical Waste
Clinical waste is only handled by trained staff using appropriate personal protective
equipment. [insert organisations procedures, if relevant]
3.7 Related Waste

Handling of related waste is supervised by qualified staff using appropriate personal
protective equipment [insert organisations procedures, if relevant].
3.8 Food Recycling
[name of organisation] has a compost food recycling program for its vegetable
gardens and/or worm farm [delete if not applicable] as part of its commitment to
sustainable environments. Only raw and clean vegetable waste is to be used for
compost. No raw or cooked meats are to be discarded in compost bins or worm
farms. Compost collection bins are kept separate in [insert locations] and are
emptied daily.

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What materials require different waste management approaches and why?

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What should staff do with paper and cardboard waste?

What should staff do with paper and cardboard waste?

[insert organisation name/logo]

Waste Management Procedure

1. Overview of the Procedure

[insert organisation name] is committed to recycle and reusing waste products

[insert organisation name] acknowledges different materials require a different

3.1 Paper and Cardboard

Confidential or sensitive documentation is to be shredded. The shredder is located in

Bulk confidential or sensitive documentation may be placed in the [insert location]

3.2 General Waste

Waste Management Procedure [month/year] Page 1 of 3

Rubbish bins in the kitchen are used for food waste.

3.3 Redundant Furniture and Fittings

Computer equipment is reused where possible. Superseded or broken computer

3.4 Mobile Phones

3.5 Photocopier Toner and Printer Ink Cartridges

3.6 Clinical Waste

3.7 Related Waste

3.8 Food Recycling

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