Work Instruction:
Ref: 2.5.2.4
Mini Bin Recycling
1.
Title:
Mini Bin Recycling
2.
Purpose:
The Mini Bin recycling system aims to reduce waste to landfill and increase recycling from
Edith Cowan University (ECU )buildings by reducing the space available to dispose of
waste to landfill and ensure recycling is made as easy as possible.
3.
Scope:
This Work Instruction predominantly pertains to staff on all Edith Cowan University
campuses who work in an office environment.
4.
Definition/s:
Mini Bin: Refers to a small specially made receptacle that may be placed on or
underneath the desk used to deposit general waste.
5.
Process:
5.1
Building selection
The Mini Bin system is implemented in all new buildings, existing building refurbishments
and anywhere where staff are moving location in large numbers. Mini bins are substituted
for normal desk side bins in the new location.
In existing buildings the system should be implemented on an ongoing basis, building-bybuilding with priority being given to those buildings with the most occupants.
5.2
Communication
Communication of the changes is a very important part of the process. Prior to
commencement of the rollout, an email should be sent to the Faculty Manager(s) or
Director(s) of the Administrative Centre occupying the target building, outlining the system
and requesting to hold a meeting (over morning/afternoon tea) with staff.
Communication with the Green Office Rep and any other interested parties should
continue throughout the entire process ensuring that any concerns are dealt with promptly
and that a smooth transition is made.
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5.3
Rollout
The rollout should be planned using the attached recycling plan. Communications should
be planned using the recycling plan.
The system is introduced and explained to staff during a half hour morning/afternoon tea.
The system consists of the mini bin used for general waste, the paper recycling box used
for paper and the co-mingled recycling bins placed in central locations to collect bottles,
cans etc. Staff are responsible for emptying their own paper recycling box into central
wheelie bins. Cleaners empty the mini bins and co-mingled bins daily.
The paper recycling boxes are available from the Cleaning contractors and may be
requested using contacting the F&S Call Centre (Ext.5554).
Co-mingled bins are flip-top bins that must have recycling stickers on the front and lid.
These bins are generally placed in kitchenettes.
5.4
Review
It is important to maintain communications with appropriate staff (ie the Green Office
Representatives) after the initial rollout to ensure that any problems or complaints that
arise are dealt with promptly. Contacting the Cleaning Supervisor after a couple of weeks
to get an idea of the amount of recycling that is coming out of the area will give an idea of
the success of the program.
A follow-up email or morning tea with staff should be conducted every six months or so
depending upon the feedback from Cleaning staff and Green Office Repsresentatives
Waste audits may be undertaken to assess the waste profile for more accurate results.
6.
Environmental Aspects:
Implicit within this Work Instruction
7.
Risk Assessment:
No risks identified.
8.
Records:
Relevant legal and other requirements will be recorded within the Environmental Risk and
Compliance Register.
The environmental requirements with which Facilities and Services must comply will be
reviewed at least every 12 months or as required. The date of the latest review will be
listed on the Environmental Risk and Compliance Register.
The Register can be found under U:/Environmental Systems/Risk and Compliance
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References:
Code:
Owner:
Approved By:
Date Approved:
Amendment Dates:
Revision Date:
Related Documents/Policies
10.
2.5.2.4
Coordinator Environmental Systems
July 2008
July 2011
Work Instruction: Green Office Program
Contact Information:
Contact Person:
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Email address:
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Belinda O’Brien
6304 2032
6304 2787
b.obrien@ecu.edu.au
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