Appendix D
Sample Volunteer Instructions
The Event Name will be putting in place the principles of “Zero Waste” for
today’s event. We hope to maximize the recovery of all recyclable and
compostable material and divert as much as 70 to 80% of the normal
waste from the landfill.
We have set up Number “Zero Waste Stations” around the event. Each
“Zero Waste Station” will have containers for recyclables, compostables
and trash you job will be to ensure the material is properly separated.
Each container has been labeled and uses different colored bags for its
contents:
● Recyclables: HI-5 containers, other recyclable containers Clear bags.
● Compostables: Foodwaste, food-service ware (plates, cups,
utensils), and other paper products (napkins, paper towels, on
newspaper, etc) – Green bags or Clear bags with Green lettering.
● Trash: Whatever’s left - Black bags.
Basically, your job during the event will be servicing the stations,
emptying full containers and taking the bags either to the dumpster
(trash), or to the designated areas for recyclables and compostables. All
bags should be tied.
To insure that the public understands which materials should be
deposited in which containers, and to make sure that as little
contamination as possible is deposited in the recycling and compostables
containers we are requesting that you explain the process to the public if
they have any questions.
You should try to make sure that food waste does not end up in the
recycling bin, as it will make separating the bottles and cans later a messy
job, but unless you can easily remove any contamination, leave it in and it
can be separated later. If it’s non-compostable material in the compost
bin they can pick it out once the rest of the material has been broken
down.
Should you have any questions please contact Name (Phone).