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Waste Management & Re-use Sub Plan

Seahampton to Kurri Kurri Section

HEA-PL-GL-WMP-001-00-03

Rev Date Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by Remarks

1 Feb 2010 Erran Woodward Howard Chemney Peter Chatburn

2 19 May 2010 Erran Woodward Howard Chemney Peter Chatburn Updated to include

DECCW, RTA &

EMR review

comments

3 16 July 2010 Erran Woodward Howard Chemney Peter Chatburn Updated to include

DoP comments

Hunter Expressway Alliance

WASTE MANAGEMENT & RE-USE SUB PLAN

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Title: Waste Management & Re-Use Sub Plan

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Provides management measures and mitigation strategies to be undertaken as far as

practicable to mitigate the potential impacts as they relate to pre-construction, construction

and post-construction phases of the project.

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Approval Name Position Signed/Approved Date

Document

Editor / Author Erran Woodward

Environmental

Scientists

Review Howard Chemney Environment Manager

Alliance Project

Director Peter Chatburn

Alliance Project

Director

ABBREVIATIONS

CFEMP Construction Environment Management Plan

CoA (Department of Planning Minister’s) Condition of Approval

DECCW Department for Environment Climate Change and Water

HEA Hunter Expressway Alliance




TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................5

1.1 Background ....................................................................................................................................5

1.2 Objectives ......................................................................................................................................6

1.3 Waste Generating Activities ..........................................................................................................6

1.4 Resource Use Activities .................................................................................................................9

2 LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES .............................................................. 11

2.1 Key Legislation & Guidelines ...................................................................................................... 11

2.2 NSW Government’s Waste Reduction & Purchasing Policy ...................................................... 12

2.3 NSW DECCW Waste Classification Guidelines ......................................................................... 12

2.4 Waste Management Hierarchy ................................................................................................... 12

3 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA...................................................................................................... 13

4 POTENTIAL IMPACTS .............................................................................................................. 14

5 WASTE MANAGENENT AND REUSE ...................................................................................... 15

5.1 Waste Management Strategy ..................................................................................................... 15

5.2 Classification of Waste Streams ................................................................................................. 15

5.3 Reuse and Recycling .................................................................................................................. 21

5.4 Waste Handling and Storage ...................................................................................................... 21

5.5 Waste Disposal ........................................................................................................................... 21

5.6 Energy Conservation .................................................................................................................. 21

5.7 Water Demand, Conservation and Use ...................................................................................... 22

5.7.1 Water Consumption Activities ............................................................................................. 22

5.7.2 Potential Water Sources ..................................................................................................... 23

5.7.3 Site Won/Recycled Water ................................................................................................... 24

5.7.4 Water Demand .................................................................................................................... 24

6 MANAGEMENT MEASURES AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES ............................................. 25

7 MONITORING AND REPORTING ............................................................................................. 33

8 CORRECTIVE ACTION ............................................................................................................. 34




LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.1 Ministers Conditions of Approval ............................................................................................. 5

Table 1.2: Potential construction wastes ................................................................................................. 7

Table 1.3: Potential construction resources ............................................................................................ 9

Table 2.1: Key legislation and guidelines .............................................................................................. 11

Table 4.1: Potential environmental impacts .......................................................................................... 14

Table 5.1: Chemical assessment classification of waste ...................................................................... 17

Table 5.2: Classification of waste streams ............................................................................................ 19

Table 6.1: Management measures and mitigation strategies ............................................................... 26

Table 7.1: Monitoring, Auditing and Reporting Program ....................................................................... 33

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A - Operational Phase – Waste Minimisation and Management Plan

APPENDIX B - Waste Contact List

APPENDIX C - Location of Waste Facilities

APPENDIX D - Example Waste Management Register




1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

The Hunter Expressway Project (the Expressway) consists of the construction of a road corridor connecting the F3 Freeway at Seahampton with the New England Highway at Branxton NSW. The Expressway is located in the Lower Hunter region of NSW and incorporates the construction of a four lane dual carriageway motorway approximately 40 kilometres in length. The purpose of the Expressway is to provide a road transport artery through the Lower Hunter that will have the capacity to meet increasing traffic loads and facilitate economic development in the region.

The contract for the building of the Expressway was awarded in two phases; the eastern section will be completed as an Alliance project incorporating the RTA, Thiess, Parsons Brinkerhoff and Hyder Consulting. This Waste Management and Re-Use Sub Plan is part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for the Alliance section of the Hunter Expressway project (HEA).

This Sub Plan has been developed in response to the following Planning Minister’s Conditions of Approval:

Table 1.1 Ministers Conditions of Approval

Planning Minister’s Conditions of Approval (February 2009) Location of Adoption within this

Document

124. A detailed Waste Management and Reuse Sub Plan shall be

prepared. The Sub Plan shall address the management of wastes

during construction in accordance with Government’s Waste

Reduction and Purchasing Policy. It shall be prepared prior to

construction, and shall identify requirements for:

i. waste avoidance;

ii. reduction;

iii. reuse; and

iv. recycling;

and details of requirements for:

v. handling;

vi. stockpiling;

vii. disposal of wastes: specifically contaminated soil or water,

concrete, demolition material, cleared vegetation, oils, grease,

lubricants, sanitary wastes, timber, glass, metal, etc.;

viii. implementation of energy conservation best practice; and

ix. identifying any site for final disposal of any material and any remedial works required at the disposal site before accepting the material.

This document has been developed to

address this Condition of Approval.

Section 5 of this document details a step

by step process for classifying, avoiding,

reducing, reusing, recycling and

disposing of waste, including the waste

identification and classification process.

Information on the operational /

maintenance phase of the Project (to be

undertaken by RTA Road & Fleet

Services) is provided in Appendix A

(Waste Minimisation & Management

Plan)

Section 5.6 details energy conservation

strategies.

Appendix C lists disposal site facilities

125. Any waste material that is unable to be reused, reprocessed or

recycled shall be disposed at a landfill licensed by the EPA to receive

that type of waste. The Sub Plan shall be framed using the waste

minimisation hierarchy principles of avoid-reduce-reuse-recycle-

Included within Section 6; Performance

Criteria.

Water demand information contained in




dispose. This shall also include the demand for water. section 5.7

This sub plan provides practical measures and actions that will be put in place to minimise any detrimental impact on the surrounding environment as a result of waste generation, handling and disposal activities during the pre-construction, construction, post-construction and operational phases of the project.

Appendix A provides information on the operation and maintenance phase of the project (RTA Road & Fleet Services – Waste Minimisation and Management Plan)

1.2 Objectives

A key purpose of this Sub Plan is to ensure appropriate environmental controls and procedures are implemented during construction activities to avoid or minimise potential adverse impacts associated with waste generation, handling or disposal. To achieve this objective HEA will adhere to the specifications of the waste management hierarchy and the NSW Government’s Waste Reduction and Purchasing Policy.

The objectives of the Waste Management and Re-Use Sub Plan are to:

• Ensure wastes generated during pre-construction and construction phases of the

project are managed in accordance with the HEA Alliance Environmental Policy.

• Ensure the preferred waste management hierarchy of avoidance, minimisation, reuse,

recycling and finally disposal is followed.

• Ensure that wastes are correctly handled, stored and / or stockpiled to reduce potential

onsite and off-site pollution issues

• Ensure energy conservation best practice is considered and utilised where viable

• Ensure resource usage during the pre-construction, construction and post-construction

phases of the project is minimised.

• Provide an organised, integrated band systematic approach to effectively address waste

management and resource usage issues during the project.

• Ensure maximum re-use of materials generated from construction in preference to

importing fill.

• Provide staff with an increased level of understanding and awareness of waste and

resource use management issues.

1.3 Waste Generating Activities

Various wastes will be generated during the project’s construction. The main wastes (e.g. those for which the greatest quantities would be expected to be generated) include cleared vegetation, excess spoil, and municipal recyclable and non-recyclable waste. Table 1.1 identifies construction activities and associated wastes, their expected volumes and the preferred disposal method depending on the waste classification.




Table 1.2: Potential construction wastes

Construction activity

Waste type Waste classification

Likely quantity to be generated

Preferred disposal method

Waste Reuse/ Recycle Target

Vegetation

clearing and

establishing

access points and

access routes

Cleared

vegetation

General Solid

Waste (non-

putrescible)

63 Hectares Re-use on site 100%

Soil excavation

and establishing

access points and

access routes

Excess spoil General Solid

Waste (non-

putrescible)

300,000 cubic

meters

Re-use on site 100%

Removal of

existing road

pavement

Asphalt

General Solid

Waste (non-

putrescible)

20,000 m2 –

40,000 m2

Re-use on site 100%

Removal of

existing bridge

structures –

bridges

Steel

reinforced

concrete

General Solid

Waste (non-

putrescible)

500t – 700t Recycle 80%

Relocation of

existing utility

services

Timber poles

General Solid

Waste (non-

putrescible)

To be

determined Reuse off-site 75%

Site compounds

usage

Municipal solid

waste (plastic

bags, food

scraps, non-

recyclable

containers,

etc.)

General Solid

Waste

(putrescible)

13,000kg Dispose 0%

Site compound

usage

Recyclable

domestic waste

(milk, cartons,

bottles,

aluminium

cans, etc.)

General Solid

Waste (non-

putrescible)

12,000kg Recycle 100%

Site compound

usage

Sanitary

wastes, waste

water

Liquid Waste 77,000L Dispose 0%

Site compound

usage

Unwanted/

waste

chemicals,

chemical

packaging/

drums or other

containers

Hazardous

Waste

To be

determined

during

construction

To be disposed

of in accordance

with Materials

Data Sheets

0%









Soil excavation

and establishing

access points and

access routes

Sediment

fencing and

geotextile

materials

General Solid

Waste (non-

putrescible)

To be

determined

during

construction

Reuse off-site 50%

Plant operation Tyres Special Waste

To be

determined

during

construction

Dispose 50%

Plant operation;

maintenance,

hydraulic fluid

spills

Oil absorbent

material, oily

rags

General Solid

Waste (non-

putrescible)

To be

determined

during

construction

Dispose 0%

Plant operation

Waste oils,

other

mechanically

required

liquids.

Liquid waste

To be

determined

during

construction

Dispose 0%

Excavation Acid Sulphate

Soil

Restricted Solid

Waste

To be

determined

during

construction

Treat onsite for

re-use, or

dispose at an

appropriate

landfill.

100%

Plant operation Vehicle wash-

down water Liquid waste

To be

determined

during

construction

Recycled on

site. 75%

Clearing Weeds General Solid

Waste

(Putrescible)

To be

determined

during

construction

Buried onsite,

left to

decompose, or

dispose to

landfill.

100%

Excavation Asbestos,

landfill waste

Hazardous

Waste

To be

determined

during

construction

Dispose.

0%

Excavation Coal or

carbonised

siltstone

General Solid

Waste (non-

putrescible)

To be

determined

during

construction

Treat onsite for

re-use, sell/

exchange to

nearby coal

producers.

80%









Treatment of mine

voids, Excavation,

Piling Operations

Contaminated

water Liquid Waste

To be

determined

during

construction

Treat and

recycle on site

where possible

or dispose to

liquid waste

facility.

50%

Pavements Waste

concrete,

Waste asphalt

General Solid

Waste (non-

putrescible)

To be

determined

during

construction

Recycled on site

where possible,

disposed

otherwise

100%

Pavements Concrete

washout water Liquid waste

To be

determined

during

construction

Recycled on site

where possible,

disposed

otherwise

100%

1.4 Resource Use Activities

Various materials will be consumed during construction of the project. The main materials (e.g. those for which the greatest quantities would be expected to be consumed) include aggregate, cement, and diesel fuel for plant and equipment. Table 1.3. lists the estimated quantities of these resources.

Table 1.3: Potential construction resources

Construction use Resource type Likely quantity to be used

� Excavation works

� Plant and equipment use for road and

bridge construction, pavement lying and

landscaping

� Batching plant operation

� Plant and equipment use for disposal of

materials

� Transport of materials and staff around

the site

Fuel (diesel) 5 million litres

Major bridges � Coarse aggregate

� Fine aggregate

� Cement

12,000 m3

Minor structures

� Coarse aggregate

� Fine aggregate

� Cement

2,000 m3

Highway pavement

� Coarse aggregate

� Fine aggregate

� Cement

135,000 m3




Other pavement

� Asphaltic concrete

� Base coarse (lean mix)

� Cement (for lean mix)

20,000 m3




2 LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

2.1 Key Legislation & Guidelines

Table 2.1: Key legislation and guidelines

Relevant key legislation and

guidelines Applicable to project

Protection of the Environment

Operations Act, 1997 (POEO Act)

This Act provides for the control of polluting activities in NSW in order

to prevent pollution of the environment. Offences exist in relation to

activities that cause water, soil and air pollution.

Soil, water and air pollution associated with generation, handling and

disposal of waste are controlled through the CEMP and this sub plan.


Operations (General) Regulations,

1998

Provides details on everyday implementation of the POEO Act to

control pollution of the environment including the following areas:

identifies scheduled activities, premises, and licence requirements, and

situations where remedial notices and orders can be issued

creates a framework for managing licence requirements

identifies appropriate regulatory authorities to administer licences and

pollution controls and issue notices

Applies to the management and disposal of waste from the works.

Waste Avoidance and Resource

Recovery Act, 2001

Promotes the waste management hierarchy (avoidance, resource

recovery, and disposal).

Contaminated Land Management

Act, 1997

Establishes a process for investigating and (where appropriate)

remediation of land areas where contamination presents a significant

risk of harm to the environment.

Applies only if contaminated lands are encountered during the project.


Operations (Waste) Regulation, 2005

Provides for waste assessment and classification. It sets requirements

for handling, storage, transport and disposal of wastes including

reporting requirements.

Applies to disposal of all wastes from the works.

Noxious Weeds Act 1993 Provides for the identification, classification and control of noxious

weeds in NSW.

Applies to the management and disposal of noxious weeds removed

as part of the vegetation clearance required for the works.

Waste Classification Guidelines Part

1: Classifying Waste (2008)

Defines types of wastes, procedures for assessing waste, waste

storage and disposal requirements, record keeping and licence

requirements.

Applies to disposal of all wastes from the works.

Best Practice Waste Reduction

Guidelines for the Construction and

Demolition Industry (Tools for

Practice), Natural Heritage Trust,

2000

Promotes best practice towards reduction of construction waste.




2.2 NSW Government’s Waste Reduction & Purchasing Policy

The Waste Reduction and Purchasing Policy (WRAPP) requires all State agencies to develop a Waste Reduction and Purchasing Plan to demonstrate procedures to minimise waste generation in four areas: paper products, office equipment and components, vegetation and construction and demolition material. It also requires priority to be given to purchasing items with recycled content and the recycling of certain wastes.

The main aim of WRAPP is to promote the efficient, sustainable use of resources and minimise the environmental impact of waste.

2.3 NSW DECCW Waste Classification Guidelines

The NSW DECCW “Waste Classification Guidelines Part 1: Classifying Waste” provide guidance on current waste management legislation; specifying licensing requirements for the storage, handling and disposal of certain types of waste (including spoil), classification of waste and environmental obligations for licensed and non-licensed premises. Refer to section 4.1 for further details.

2.4 Waste Management Hierarchy

The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act, 2001 promotes the Waste Management Hierarchy. The Waste Management Hierarchy (see Figure 2.1 below) describes the approach to waste management to ensure the most efficient use of resources, to reduce environmental harm, and to provide for the continual reduction in waste generation in line with the principles of environmentally sustainable development (ESD).

The following hierarchy for managing waste, from most desirable to least desirable includes:

• avoid unnecessary resource consumption;

• recover resources (including reuse, reprocessing, recycling and energy recovery); and

• dispose (as a last resort).

Figure 2.1: Waste management hierarchy




3 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

The HEA is committed to operating in an environmentally responsible manner by using the waste management hierarchy of avoidance, reduction, reuse, recycle and disposal to minimise the waste disposed of from the project.

The performance criteria for the Waste Management and Re-Use Sub Plan are to:

• Avoid the unnecessary production of waste where practical to do so

• Achieve the waste re-use / recycling targets nominated in Table 1.2

• Dispose of waste materials in accordance with legislative requirements.

• Minimise / reduce the quantities of resources to be used.

• Ensure staff are aware of the requirements of relevant sections of documents to be

adhered to, including: the CEMP, any associated environmental construction method

statements (ECMS), environmental control plans and all other statutory requirements to

be met while on site.

• Ensure effective communication is maintained with statutory authorities and all statutory

requirements are carried out to control impacts on the environment and prevent

pollution.




4 POTENTIAL IMPACTS

Environmental aspects and impacts associated with waste generation, waste management and resource use have been identified by reviewing the information and studies related to the project and are summarised in Table 4.1.

Table 4.1: Potential environmental impacts

Category Environmental aspect Environmental impact

Waste

� vegetation clearing

� adjustments of existing public utilities

� removal, stockpiling and respreading

of soil

� operation of site compound

� operation of asphalt and concrete

batch plants

� paving/concreting activities

� plant and equipment maintenance

� vehicle wash down

� concreting activities

� dismantling of existing structures

� site revegetation

� generation of construction waste, such as

excavated soil and rock

� generation of vegetation waste from corridor

clearing

� generation of domestic waste from construction

personnel

� inappropriate disposal of asbestos containing

waste

� generation or spread of contaminated

waste/soils, e.g. groundwater, used or expired

chemicals, or construction materials

� water pollution due to sediment runoff from soil

excavation and excess spoil storage

� weed infestation from dispersion of seeds and

so forth during clearing and access upgrading

activities

Resources

� site establishment – site compounds,

access points and access routes

� removal, stockpiling and respreading

of soil

� operation of site compound

� operation of asphalt and concrete

batch plants

� plant and equipment maintenance

� handling, storage and disposal of

hazardous materials

� vehicle wash down

� concreting activities

� site revegetation

� consumption of non-renewable resources such

as water, energy, diesel and other chemicals

� greenhouse gas emissions due to consumption

of energy from non-renewable resources




5 WASTE MANAGENENT AND REUSE

5.1 Waste Management Strategy

Waste management and reuse procedures for the HEA project were developed through a combination of WRAPP and Waste Hierarchy principles. This involves the adoption of environmentally sensitive work practices and implementation of environmental safeguards to minimise waste and advance the values of ecologically sustainable development.

The following sections detail a step by step process for classifying, avoiding, reducing, reusing, recycling and disposing of waste.

Specific measures for waste classification, management and reuse on the Project are presented below.

5.2 Classification of Waste Streams

The classification of waste is based on the DECCW (EPA) document “Waste Classification Guidelines Part 1: Classifying Waste” 2008. This document identifies six classes of waste: Special, Liquid, Hazardous, Restricted Solid, General Solid (putrescible) and General Solid (non-putrescible), and describes a six step process to classifying waste, discussed below:

• Step 1: Is the waste special waste?

• Step 2: If not special, is the waste liquid waste?

• Step 3: If not liquid, has the waste already been pre-classified by the NSW EPA?

• Step 4: If not pre-classified, is the waste hazardous?

• Step 5: If not hazardous, undertake chemical assessment to determine classification. If

the waste is not chemically assessed, it must be treated as hazardous.

• Step 6: If the waste is chemically assessed as general waste, use further testing to

determine if the waste is putrescible or non-putrescible. If this test is not made, you

must manage the waste as if it were ‘general solid (putrescible)’.

General principles

If a special waste is mixed with another waste, the waste must be managed to meet the requirements of both the special wastes and the other class of waste.

If asbestos waste is mixed with any other class of waste, all of the waste must be classified as asbestos waste.

If liquid waste is mixed with hazardous or solid waste and retains the defined characteristics of liquid waste, it remains liquid waste.

Two or more classes of waste must not be mixed in order to reduce the concentration of chemical contaminants. Dilution is not an acceptable waste management option.

Where practicable, it is desirable to separate a mixture of wastes before classifying them separately.




Step 1: Is it ‘special waste’?

Special wastes are:

• clinical and related

• asbestos

• waste tyres.

Definitions are provided in the guidelines.

Note: Asbestos and clinical wastes must be managed in accordance with the requirements of Clauses 42 and 43 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2005.

Step 2: If not special, is it ‘liquid waste’?

If it is established that the waste is not special waste it must be decided whether it is ‘liquid waste’. Liquid waste means any waste that:

• has an angle of repose of less than 5° above horizontal

• becomes free-flowing at or below 60° Celsius or when it is transported

• is generally not capable of being picked up by a spade or shovel.

Liquid waste products on this project would be limited to:

• water from on-site treatment plants and sediment basins

• waste oils/fuels/chemicals

• concrete washout

• paint

• effluent (either connected to sewerage system or in Portaloos).

Liquid wastes are sub-classified into:

• sewer and stormwater effluent

• Trackable liquid waste according to Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste)

Regulation 2005 Schedule 1 Waste to which waste tracking requirements apply

• Non-trackable liquid waste

These should be dealt with accordingly.

Step 3: If not liquid, has the waste already been pre-classified by the NSW EPA?

The EPA has pre-classified several commonly generated wastes in the categories of hazardous, general solid waste (putrescibles) and general solid waste (non-putrescibles). If a waste is listed as ‘pre-classified’, no further assessment is required.

Step 4: If not pre-classified, is the waste hazardous?




Defined in accordance with the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods and include items such as, explosives, flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion, oxidizing agents, toxic substances and corrosive substances.

Step 5: If not hazardous, undertake chemical assessment to determine classification.

If the waste is not chemically assessed, it must be treated as hazardous.

If there is no chemical assessment, the waste must be treated as hazardous waste. Waste is assessed by comparing Specific Contaminant Concentrations (SCC) of each chemical contaminant, and where required the leachable concentration using the Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP), against Contaminant Thresholds (CT). Table 5.1 below provides an outline of the Chemical Assessment Classifications of Waste.

Table 5.1: Chemical assessment classification of waste

Waste

classification1

Criteria2

for classification by chemical

assessment (any of the alternative options

given)

Comments

General solid

waste

1. SCC test values ≤CT1 TCLP test not required

2. TCLP test values ≤TCLP1 and SCC test

values ≤ SCC1


values > SCC1 and DECCW approves

immobilisation3

Without DECCW approval of

immobilisation, classify as restricted

solid or hazardous (as applicable)

Restricted solid

waste

4. SCC test values ≤ CT2 TCLP test not required

5. TCLP1 < TCLP test values ≤TCLP2 and

SCC test values ≤SCC2

6. TCLP test values ≤TCLP2 and SCC1

<SCC test values ≤ SCC2

7. TCLP1 <TCLP test values ≤TCLP2 and

SCC test values >SCC2 and DECCW

approves immobilisation3

Without DECCW approval of

immobilisation, classify as hazardous

Hazardous

waste

8. TCLP test values >TCLP 2


values

>SCC2 and no DECCW approval for

immobilisation

Notes:

1. See also the general waste classification principles above for other criteria that must be satisfied before the waste can

beclassified.

2. These criteria apply to each toxic and ecotoxic contaminant present in the waste (see Tables 1 and 2 of “Waste

Classification Guidelines Part 1: Classifying Waste” 2008).

3. In certain cases DECCW will consider specific conditions, such as segregation of the waste from all other types of waste

in a monofill or monocell, to achieve a greater margin of safety against a possible failure of the immobilisation in the

future. Information about the construction and operation of a monofil / monocell is available in the Draft Environmental

Guidelines for Industrial Waste Landfilling (EPA 1998).




Step 6: If the waste is chemically assessed as general waste, do further testing to

determine if the waste is putrescible or non-putrescible. If this test is not done, you

must manage the waste as if it were ‘general solid (putrescible)’.

General solid waste may be classified as ‘putrescible’ or ‘non-putrescible’. General Solid Waste (Non-Putrescible) must not contain any wastes that are capable of significant biological transformation. A series of tests that must be done to demonstrate this are outlined in “Waste Classification Guidelines Part 1: Classifying Waste” 2008. If the test is not done, the waste must be treated as general solid waste (putrescible).

Non-putrescible materials typically do not:

• readily decay under standard conditions

• emit offensive odours

• attract vermin or other vectors (such as flies, birds and rodents).

Waste Classification Method

Non-liquid waste will be classified visually according to the waste streams detailed above. All other waste will be classified by the Construction Manager or by testing using the DECCW document “Waste Classification Guidelines Part 1: Classifying Waste” 2008.

The following table 5.2 lists, identifies and classifies the range of wastes the project is likely to generate.




Table 5.2: Classification of waste streams

Aspects General solid

putrescible General solid non-putrescible Restricted

Hazardous and

special Liquid Other

Office waste Sanitary waste

Paper and cardboard, glass, bottles,

aluminium, cans, litter, toner

cartridges

Effluent

Lunch/crib hut waste

(meals, refreshments)

Food scraps, Milk

cartons/bottles,

Sanitary waste

Paper, Litter, PET plastic bottles,

Aluminium cans

Effluent

Excavation and Land

Clearing (clearing of

vegetated lands)

Weeds Vegetation,

logs and tree hollows

Soil, Sand, Gravel, Rocks, Logs,

Bricks, Cars, Rubble, Litter, Coal or

carbonised siltstone

Illegally dumped

material, Acid

Sulphate Soil, Land

fill materials

Asbestos Groundwater

Plant and equipment

maintenance

Plastic (containers/ drums), Litter,

Cables, Parts, Oily rags, Oil absorbent

materials.

Batteries

Tyres

Refrigerant/ air

conditioning gas

Oil and grease

Lubricant

Radiator fluid

Hydraulic fluid

Wastewater,

Vehicle wash-

down water

Emission of

greenhouse

gases and air

pollutants

Demolition of buildings

and roads

Timber, Glass, Metal, Bricks, Tiles,

ceramics, Concrete, Asphalt, rubble,

Electrical equipment

Lead paint waste

Asbestos

Road construction Asphalt, Road base, Packaging,

Asphalt, Fill material,

Run-off water Emission of

greenhouse

gases and air




Aspects General solid

putrescible General solid non-putrescible Restricted

Hazardous and

special Liquid Other

pollutants

Paving/concreting

activities Concrete, Asphalt

Curing compound

Alkaline curing

Installation of

infrastructure

(e.g. guard rails, rest

areas)

Metal, Timber, Concrete, Packaging

Construction of

Structures

Concrete, Steel, Packaging (plastics,

styrene, foam), Metals Wastewater

Landscaping/

revegetation

Plastics (pots, tubes), Green waste Liquid fertiliser

Decommissioning of the

site (incl. removal of

pollution controls)

Sanitary waste

Timber, Metal, Concrete, Synthetic

materials (e.g. sediment fencing,

geotextile fabric)

Refrigerant/air

conditioning gas

Refrigerant/ air

conditioning gas. Effluent

Sanitary Waste Sanitary waste Effluent




5.3 Reuse and Recycling

Waste separation and segregation will be promoted on-site to facilitate reuse and recycling as a priority of the waste management program as follows:

• Waste segregation onsite – Waste materials, including spoil and demolition waste, will

be separated onsite into dedicated bins/areas for either reuse onsite or collection by a

waste contractor and transport to offsite facilities.

• Waste separation offsite – Wastes to be deposited into one bin where space is not

available for placement of multiple bins, and the waste is to be sorted offsite by a waste

contractor.

5.4 Waste Handling and Storage

Where waste is required to be handled and stored onsite prior to onsite reuse or offsite recycling/disposal, the following measures apply:

• spoil, topsoil and mulch are to be stockpiled onsite in allocated areas, where

appropriate, and mitigation measures for dust control and surface water management

will be implemented as per the Air Quality Dust Management Sub Plan and the Soil &

Water Management Sub Plan.

• liquid wastes are to be stored in appropriate containers in bunded areas until

transported offsite. Bunded areas will have the capacity to hold 110% of the liquid

waste volume for bulk storage or 120% of the volume of the largest container for smaller

packaged storage

• hazardous waste will be managed by appropriately qualified and licensed contractors, in

accordance with the requirements of the Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act

1985 and the DECCW waste disposal guidelines.

• all other recyclable or non-recyclable wastes are to be stored in appropriate covered

receptacles (e.g. bins or skips) in appropriate locations onsite and contractors

commissioned to regularly remove/empty the bins to approved disposal or recycling

facilities.

5.5 Waste Disposal

Waste (and spoil) disposal is to be in accordance with the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001. Wastes that are unable to be reused or recycled will be disposed of offsite to a DECCW approved waste management facility following classification (refer to section 5.2). The location of waste management / disposal facilities are included in Appendix B & C. Details of waste types, volumes and destinations are to be recorded in the Waste Management Register (Appendix D).

5.6 Energy Conservation

The HEA Project is dedicated to implementing energy conservation best practice and the reduction of greenhouse gases by adopting energy efficient work practices including:

• developing and implementing procedures to minimise energy use; and

• conducting awareness programs for all site personnel regarding energy conservation

methods.




Previous audits indicate diesel usage is the biggest consumption of energy (95%) and resulting greenhouse gas emissions (92%) . In order to minimise diesel usage the following measure will be incorporated into energy conservation practices:

• Turn off engines of plant and vehicles when not in use

• Consider energy efficiency in plant selection

• Keep plant and vehicles well maintained including regular servicing and tyre pressure

checks

• Minimise double handling of materials and shorten haul routes

• Turn off lights, computers, air conditioners, etc

Other opportunities to be investigated during the project shall include:

• Use of renewable energy sources for electricity at greater than 50% supply

• More fuel efficient fleet cars

• An organised car pooling operation to travel with staff with company vehicles

• Driver competency testing and training to include fuel efficient operating

• Rewarding drivers who can demonstrate that they save fuel costs

• A bus from major town centres (eg Newcastle) to the work site

• Alternative fuel sources

• Sourcing equipment, materials and people locally

• Consider the impact of re-work on our carbon footprint

• Costing carbon emissions into project options and proposals

The HEA senior management team will be responsible for the ongoing investigation of the above opportunities into the HEA project. Where deemed viable the opportunities will be incorporated. The adoption or relative success of these or other energy conservation activities will be reported in the six monthly construction compliance report as required by CoA 31.

Energy audits shall be undertaken at six monthly intervals during the project to assess success in implementation of energy conservation strategies.

5.7 Water Demand, Conservation and Use

5.7.1 Water Consumption Activities

The construction of the Alliance Section of the Hunter Expressway will have a significant water demand over the project construction period.

The major categories of activities which will require water include;

• Mine Subsidence Filling – Drilling and Grout production

• General Earthworks – Placement of fills, select and dust suppression on haul roads

• Concrete production – Structural Works and Concrete Pavement works




• Ancillary Site Compounds – Ablutions Facilities and Drinking water

• Bridgeworks - Curing of in-situ poured concrete

• Precast Facility – Curing of Precast Units

5.7.2 Potential Water Sources

Potential sources of water that have been identified for this project are discussed below:

Water Main Supply

Hunter Water have reticulation supply networks at the F3 Industrial area at Cameron Park and also at Stanford Merthyr village on John Renshaw Drive.

Extraction from Bores

It is very unlikely that any water can be sourced from bores in the eastern end of the project as geotech investigation to levels of >100m has not found any water and all the abandon mine working that underlay most of the eastern half of the project have been logged as not water charged. On the western end of the project the landform moves into a low lying floodplain area in and around John Renshaw Drive. Preliminary information does show two licensed bores within this.

Recycling from Construction Sedimentation Basins.

The project includes approx 35 water control basins as required by DECCW under the Blue Book guideline. These are positioned throughout the project to capture sediment laden water before it leave the project boundary. The sizing of these is dependent on the area of disturbed catchment and usually range from 0.3 to sometimes 1 ML. In the normal course of construction these will be filled during rainfall events and then require flocculation prior to being discharged as ‘clean’ water back into the natural stream flows. There is a requirement to have these basins back to nominal capacity within 72 hrs after each major rainfall event. This is usually the time when the project site is water logged and thus the demand for water in this time period is very low and thus recycling this water is often unachievable. In areas where the basins can be constructed over size they can be used to store water for later construction reuse. Due to the very tight clearing limits on the project little or no ability exists to provide over sized basins.

One option is to explore the ability to construct a couple of ‘super basins’ in already cleared areas of the project and set up a network of pipes and pumps to allow water to be pumped from the nearest basins back to the ‘super basins’ for later reuse as construction water.

Site Capture for Laydown Areas

After construction of hardstand areas runoff of any rain water is close to 100% and thus areas such as batch plant stockpile areas and workshop laydown areas will provide reasonable later volumes provided that suitable catchment dams are able to be constructed.

Extraction from Water ways

While the project does cross several named water ways, none are seem as having sufficient




constant water to allow extraction for construction purposes and thus have not been reviewed in any further detail.

Extraction from privately Owned Dams

Along the western end of the property there are various water bodies on private land. While some appear to be quite large in plan area it is unlikely that they have any great depth and thus could be quite easily sucked dry with prolonged use by construction water carts. The location of the proposed main site office has a large dam but the owner has already advised that this is his only source of water and the dam is currently running low. Further investigation on the potential use of privately owned dams will be pursued.

Site Capture on Building Roofs.

While this is a small source of water it is worth the infrastructure to set on all major site buildings. The plumbing for the buildings will need to be setup in such a way that the roof won water can be used for toilet flushing etc and only drinking water is purchased via tanker or temporary mains extensions.

5.7.3 Site Won/Recycled Water

The project has the ability to won/recycle water on site to reduce the demand for external outside water sources. The two main options for this water are drilled water bores (western end project only) and also reusing rainfall water caught in construction basins. Water harvested from site buildings and also batch plant hardstands will also provide a valuable water source.

5.7.4 Water Demand

The total water demand will vary greatly over the project as different stages of the construction works start and are then completed. Exact quantities to be used for each activity are not known but reasonable estimates can be made to provide the basis for water demand calculations. Once the total water demand values are calculated some assumptions will be made as to how much can be won from bores and recycled from sedimentation basins etc and the demand over and above that able to be harvested from on site can be calculated and this will then provide the basis for discussions with Hunter Water (or others who may have surplus water eg nearby mines) to see if they can provide the required quantity of water. While a total water need is required the other factor which will possibility effect supply by Hunter Water is peak demand over a daily period. To help with this peak demand it is proposed to setup a series of holding tanks at various locations along the alignment. The size of these tanks will vary pending the maximum daily usage and the available maximum flow rate that can be provided.

On current estimates the water demand for the project is 621 ML with approximately 560ML to be won on-site/recycled and approximately 61 ML to be bought/imported.




6 MANAGEMENT MEASURES AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES

This section outlines management measures and mitigation strategies to be undertaken to mitigate the potential impacts as they relate to pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases of the Upgrade.

For ease of reference the waste hierarchy principles have been applied to the individual waste steams detailed in Table 6.1.

Information on the management and mitigation measures for the operational / maintenance phase of the project is included in Appendix A (RTA Road & Fleet Services – Waste Minimisation and Management Plan)

Table 6.1 details the waste management and minimisation strategies




Table 6.1: Management measures and mitigation strategies

Management measures and mitigation strategies Responsibility Source of requirement

Pre-construction

The Waste Management and Reuse Sub Plan shall be framed using the waste minimisation

hierarchy principles of avoid-reduce-reuse-recycle-dispose. This shall also include the demand for

water.

Env. manager CoA 125

Waste management areas are to be adequately designed and managed to prevent sediment

runoff and dust generation Superintendant

Provide site training in waste management procedures, the principles of avoid-reduce-reuse-

recycle-dispose, energy conservation methods and general housekeeping practices.

Env. Manager

Provide designated secure collection bins for recycling aluminium cans, glass and paper and

designated bins for all personal and putrescible waste on site before work begins and empty

regularly (waste contractor may provide input/advice on best locations of bins for correct on-site

segregation).

Superintendent/Senior Project Engineer

Provide clearly signed and categorised waste bins at worksites, site offices and compounds in

convenient locations for segregation of recyclable materials.

Superintendent/Senior Project Engineer

Spill kits will be readily available and applicable to all products used on site, and regularly

maintained. As a minimum, one or more key personnel will be proficient in the correct use of spill

kits.

Superintendent

Construction

General

Develop an Earthworks and Materials management Plan to document “cut and fill” earthworks

balances and, wherever possible, schedule works to maximise reuse of spoil as fill on the Project

Project Engineer





and minimise double handling and need for stockpiling. Thereby minimise the transport and

dumping of excess material or the importation of fill material. The strategy shall identify all

onsite/offsite reuse options to avoid spoil disposal to landfill.

Cleared vegetation must be reused or recycled to the greatest extent practicable. Reuse option

including removing millable logs, recovering fence posts, mulching and chipping unusable

vegetation waste for on-site use. All reasonable measures to use any surplus vegetation shall be

undertaken including donation to community groups, distribution to the local community, etc.

Env. Manager CoA 64

Minimise waste generation by:

� ordering or purchasing only the required amount of material

� avoiding over packaged items

� keeping unused materials segregated without mixing with other wastes so that they can be

reused or recycled later

� emptying drums completely by using up contents.

Env. Manager/Project Manager

Separate, segregate and classify all wastes into:

� hazardous and non-hazardous wastes (e.g. oils, paints, contaminated/non-contaminated soil,

etc.)

� waste states (liquids, solid)

� waste types (flammables, corrosives, etc.)

in accordance with the Waste Classification Guidelines Part 1: Classifying Waste (2008).

Env. Manager/ Superintendent

Materials to be purchased in bulk where possible to minimise packaging. Superintendent

Reduce energy and water consumption through education of personnel on site, regular inspection

of plumbing for leakages and damage and installation of water saving devices where possible. Env. Manager / Project Engineer

Environmental Manager will approve all off-site waste disposal locations and check licensing

requirements.

Env. Manager





Store all trade, domestic and general waste in accordance with DECCW requirements. Superintendent

Provide a septic or aerated effluent disposal system at construction site offices (where required)

and pump-out chemical toilets at various points along road alignment. No pit toilets are permitted.

Waste water from amenities will be disposed of by contractors in accordance with DECCW and

council regulations.

Project Manager

Provide covered receptacles will for litter and other wastes. Prevent open rubbish areas. Superintendent

No waste generated outside the site will be received at the site for disposal, storage, treatment,

processing or reprocessing.

Project Manager

Any waste material that cannot be re-used, reprocessed or recycled will be disposed at a landfill

licensed by the DECCW to receive that type of waste. Project Manager CoA 125

Any waste produced by the site would be contained within boundaries of construction compounds

and removed at regular intervals.

Project Manager

No on-site burning of any waste from construction activities is allowed unless agreed with the local

councils and DECCW. Project Manager

Use only waste transporters that hold an appropriate environment protection licence (issued by

DECCW). Refer to the DECCW’s Industrial Waste Recycling Directory to obtain information about

professional recycling businesses that are operating in the surrounding area.


Ensure maximum re-use of material generated from construction in preference to any imported fill. Env. Manager /Project Manager

Water from sediment ponds or Groundwater

Re-use water collected in sedimentation basins for dust suppression, concrete batching (provided

the water is suitable for making concrete) and fire suppression if needed. Senior Project Engineer/Superintendent

Waste oils, oil filters, and oil-contaminated materials





Collect and store waste oil in a storage tank within a bunded area that will be regularly pumped out

by licensed recycling contractors, with a spill kit will be available at times in case of an emergency. Superintendent

Transport waste oil from service and repair of machinery to a holding tank for waste oil that is kept

in a suitably bunded area at the main compound. Oil recycling contractors will regularly pump out

and remove collected waste oil, filters, and oil-contaminated materials.


Waste vegetation (solid or inert waste)

Chip most trees that have been cleared for use in landscaping and store in designated stockpile

areas. Use the remainder for erosion control, fauna habitat, fence posts or donated to the

community.

Senior Project Engineer/Superintendent

Sedimentation basin silts (inert waste)

Use uncontaminated sediments collected in sedimentation basins in either fills (provided that it

meets engineering specifications) or in landscaping. Transport excess material (if any) to a landfill

licensed to receive it.


Sediments to be re-used on-site will be temporarily stockpiled within designated areas to allow

sediments to dry prior to loading and transfer by truck to receiving locations. Appropriate erosion

and sediment controls will be installed at all stockpile locations.


Transport sediments from sedimentation basins that have been contaminated by hydrocarbon

spills, such as oils, distillate or other liquids, to a landfill licensed to receive them, or treat them on

site to break down the hydrocarbons before re-using them.


Waste concrete (inert waste)

Either re-use waste concrete in earthworks, respread around batching plants and compound areas

or transport it to a landfill licensed to receive it.


Wash all concrete trucks and agitators in wash down bays that drain to a sump. Collect Senior Project Engineer/Superintendent





aggregates, sand and cement fines from the bottom of the sump and either use them in fills

(provided that they meet engineering specifications) or transport them to a landfill licensed to

accept them.

Direct water and waste concrete from washing down the paving machine to appropriate

containment devices and do not allow uncontrolled runoff.


Recycle water from the sump to the batching plant for concrete production or transfer it to a water

cart for dust suppression. If the quality of the wastewater meets DECCW criteria it may be

discharged.


Incorporate solid concrete waste, including old pavement material, in site earthworks. Senior Project Engineer/Superintendent

Glass, metals and plastics

Where possible, sort and store all wastes generated on site separately to maximise recycling.

Engage general recycling contractor (paper, glass, aluminium cans, etc.) to collect recyclables

from site.

Superintendent

The waste management contractor will provide separate recycling bins for glass, metals and

plastics at all compounds. Env. Manager

Other inert and solid wastes

Assess and classify timber poles in accordance with the Waste Classification Guidelines Part 1:

Classifying Waste (2008) before reuse and/or disposal at a licensed waste facility depending on

their chemical treatment.

Senior Project Engineer

All clean and/or treated spoil shall be reused or recycled where possible and cost effective to do

so. The Proponent shall ensure that spoil generated from construction activities is maximised in

preference to any import of fill.

Senior Project Engineer CoA 123

Spoil will not be re-used at another site, unless proven through analytical testing to be virgin

excavated natural material. Senior Project Engineer





Coal or carbonised siltstone which has been excavated shall be stockpiled separately for

treatment or re-use. Any excess or un-useable material shall be transported offsite by an

appropriately licensed contractor for either on sell or disposal.

Senior Project Engineer

Cover all spoil during transportation. Superintendent

Contaminated soils, surface and groundwater

If suspected contaminated materials are encountered during construction, work will stop at the site

until the material has been assessed and removed, or stabilised, in accordance with the Waste

Classification Guidelines Part 1: Classifying Waste (2008) and the Protection of the Environment

Operations Act 1997 and Contamination Investigation and Management Sub Plan.

Senior Project Engineer/ Env. Manager

Liquid and hazardous waste (e.g. sanitary waste, sewage, paints, coatings and solvents, oils, lubricants and fuels, etc.)

Assess and classify all hazardous and liquid waste in accordance with Schedule 1 of the

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and the Waste Classification Guidelines Part

1: Classifying Waste (2008) before removal by a tanker and disposal at a licensed waste

Senior Project Engineer/ Env. Manager

Store hazardous and liquid wastes in a covered, labelled and secure compound with an

impermeable floor and appropriate bund walls.


Sanitary waste from the main site compound will be stored via septic tank. A licensed waste

contractor will remove septic tank / portaloo wates via licenced tanker / truck on a regular basis Senior Project Engineer/Superintendent

Safely contain hazardous and liquid wastes in suitable containers and segregated to prevent

accidental mixing.


Putrescible wastes (e.g. domestic garbage and commercial wastes)

Collect all personal waste in designated bins on site, and empty every evening. Superintendent

Cover waste bins to prevent animal scavenging and filling up with rainwater. Superintendent





Resource use

Minimise energy use by switching equipment off when not in use, minimising idle time and

selecting power efficient equipment. All staff/Project Manager

Keep plant and equipment well maintained for efficient fuel consumption. Senior Project Engineer/Superintendent

Derive electrical energy from a renewable energy source accredited by the National Green Power

Accreditation Steering Group (or equivalent) to supply at least 50% of the on-site electrical energy

requirements for the projects’ construction phase.

Project Manager

Obtain all utilities, such as water, power, etc., from existing services adjacent to the site

compound.

Env. Manager /Project Manager

Collect stormwater runoff and re-use it for toilet facilities, batching plant and dust control. Env. Manager /Project Manager

Post-construction

Re-use sediment fencing and geotextile materials or disposed of to landfill. Superintendent/ Env. Manager

Remove all wastes/material from the site at the completion of the project. Superintendent/ Env. Manager

Operation

Refer to Appendix A (Operational Waste Minimisation and Management Plan)




7 MONITORING AND REPORTING

A regular monitoring and reporting program for waste management will be conducted as follows:

• The Waste Management Register is to be maintained for all wastes generated and/or subject to disposal. These registers are to be submitted

to the Environment Manager on a monthly basis and shall used to assess compliance with waste targets / performance criteria;

• Periodic inspections are to be conducted to monitor waste management and recycling practices including: status of waste bins (eg overflows,

adequate containment), segregation of wastes in the worksite, general waste management practices)

• Waste Removal Contractor – responsible for the appropriate removal and disposal of waste.

Table 7.1: Monitoring, Auditing and Reporting Program

Monitoring and reporting requirements Responsibility Source of requirement

Construction

Weekly waste management inspections (as part of the weekly environmental inspection) will be

undertaken and recorded on the environment checklist

Env. Manager

Carry out waste management and energy use audits to assess extent of waste hierarchy and

identify/address energy wastage. This should be undertaken at six monthly intervals during the

construction stage of the project and will be used to assess compliance with waste targets /

performance criteria.

Env. Manager

Maintain and document types and volumes of wastes generated, re-used, recycled and disposed of. Env. Manager / Superintendent

Keep records of waste contractors and landfill facilities used to ensure waste management can be

traced from cradle to grave. Env. Manager / Superintendent

Record results of any soil, surface or groundwater sampling. Env. Manager

Maintain and record resource usage during construction works (e.g. energy, water, fuel, oil, etc.).

Report power consumption (green power and other) in the Construction Compliance Reports. Env. Manager




8 CORRECTIVE ACTION

Possible non-conformances with this sub plan will include non-compliance with the management measures and mitigation strategies outlined in Section 6.

All non-conformances with this sub plan will be reported, investigated and corrected in accordance with the Construction Environmental Management Plan to ensure effective waste management practices at all times on site.

The Waste Management and Re-Use Sub Plan will be reviewed and amended, if required, and reissued as soon as possible. All project staff will be notified of changes made to this sub plan.

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Waste minimisation and management plan Region Hunter Works Centre Raymond Terrace

Project Hunter Expressway Maintenance Project number

Project-specific document issue status Issue No 1.0 Issue date

Purpose

This plan sets out the control mechanisms for minimising and managing wastes during maintenance of

the Hunter Expressway, with the overall aim of maximising resource efficiency.

Scope

This plan is applicable to the operational phase of the project. It provides a framework for all site

personnel to follow to ensure that compliance is achieved with regards to waste minimisation,

management and tracking requirements, relevant legislation, guidelines, the project REF, project

Decision Report, G35/36 and other project environmental documents.

References

NSW Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001

NSW Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2005

Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act 1985

Environmental Protection Authority NSW (1999) Environmental Guidelines: Assessment,

Classification and Management of Liquid and Non-Liquid Wastes.

RTA QA Specification G35/36

Aims and objectives

To implement a waste management hierarchy, within which waste avoidance is a priority, followed by

reuse and recycling or reprocessing, with disposal as a last resort.

Maximum conservation of resources

Avoid creating waste or importing materials to the site

Reusing materials

Recycling and reprocessing materials

Disposing of waste (if the first three are not possible)

RSF aims to achieve the following:

• meet the waste hierarchy

• continually update and improve waste management on the project

• ensure management of chemical, fuel and lubricant containers, solid and liquid wastes complies

with the requirements of the DECCW and the relevant local Council

• ensure resource recovery is undertaken efficiently

• ensure recycling is undertaken efficiently.

Waste minimisation and management plan


Environmental management measures

Storage

• Wastes will be stored in a manner that does not pose harm to the environment.

• Materials will be segregated for reuse or recycling and will not be mixed with other wastes.

Transportation

• Vehicles used for transportation will be maintained to prevent waste spillage.

• Storage containers will be secured on vehicles.

• Wastes will be covered when loaded.

• Only compatible wastes will be transported together.

• Wastes will be tracked as required by legislation. This includes appropriate classification prior to

offsite transport and the provision of all relevant information about the waste to those transporting

and accepting the wastes.

• A signed Section 143 (s.143) certificate will be received prior to transporting waste offsite to land

that is not owned by the RTA and is not a licensed landfill. The wastes will be consistent with the

s.143 certificate.

Importation of materials to site

• Where materials need to be imported to the site, the use of recycled or recovered materials will be

maximised wherever feasible and consistent with RTA specifications.

• The Receiving Inspection Register (Form-220R) will be used to record recycled content of

materials purchased.

Waste reuse, recycling, disposal and tracking

Typical wastes that will be generated during operation and the measures to be adopted for reuse,

recycling or disposal of waste materials for the project are outlined in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Waste classification, reuse, recycling, disposal and tracking

Waste category Receptacle used for storage prior to reuse/ recycling/disposal

Reuse/recycling/disposal measures

drained and crushed oil and fuel filters

Clearly marked covered receptacles

Drained/crushed oil and fuel filters will be sent to recyclers.

grease tubes Skip Disposal to approved landfill.

oil soaked rags Skip Disposal to approved landfill.

Minor quantities of oil absorbent material

Skip Disposal to approved landfill.

Office and packaging waste: cans, bottles, PET/HDPE plastic, paper, cardboard, glass

Covered receptacles for easy separation of waste streams into clearly and appropriately labelled recycling bins.

Separated materials will be sent to recycling facilities.

Timber (excluding bridge timbers)

Separate stockpiles. Timber formwork and crates shall be utilised as many times as possible to avoid the excessive generation of waste. Return crates for reuse.

Vegetation Separate stockpiles. Suitable weed free cleared trees or other vegetation shall be used for erosion & sedimentation controls, or chipped/mulched and stockpiled





for later use.

Weed infested vegetation shall be disposed of to an approved landfill.

Top soil

Separate stockpiles Topsoil will be respread on site (but only if free of noxious weeds). Topsoil containing weeds must either be sent to local licensed landfill facility for disposal or buried onsite and covered by VENM of at least 500mm depth when compacted.

Concrete, including concrete containing steel reinforcement.

(excluding concrete wastes crushed offsite and brought onto site)

In a separate designated area within site.

Waste and rejected concrete shall be stored separately in a designated area within the site. Wherever possible, this concrete shall either be sent to a concrete recycling facility or be crushed and utilised within the fill, as a capping material for haul roads or other areas of the project.

Concrete wastes crushed offsite and brought onto site

Separate, secure designated area.

If no asbestos is present, manage as uncontaminated concrete waste (see row above).

Separate, secure designated area.

Dispose to landfill as industrial waste if asbestos is present, unless materials are first tested for the presence of asbestos and no asbestos found.

Metal

Separate bins for ferrous and non-ferrous metals

Containers shall be provided for the collection of metals. This metal shall then be disposed of at a metal recycling facility.

Metals known or suspected of having lead paint may be transported to recyclers only if the transporter and recycler are made aware of the presence of lead paint. Flaking of lead paint must be controlled during handling and transport.

Oils, hydrocarbons and emulsions

Appropriately bunded, sealed, covered area.

Where materials can’t be used, they shall be collected by a licensed contractor for recycling or disposal.

Lead acid batteries Appropriately bunded, sealed, covered area.

Batteries shall be collected by an appropriate contractor for recycling.

Litter/Mixed waste Covered receptacles shall be provided to minimise spills and/or wind blown litter.

Sort any recyclables to separate recycling receptacles. Removal of remaining mixed waste by a licensed contractor.

Used tyres Separate storage area. Send for reuse/recycling. Licensed waste transporter is required for loads exceeding 2 tonnes of used tyres.

Drums and used herbicide containers

Store in sealed, covered, bunded area.

Triple rinse containers in accordance with Technical Appendix 2 of the EPA’s Environmental Guidelines: Assessment, Classification and Management of Liquid and Non- Liquid Wastes. Containers with the drumMuster logo may be collected under the drumMuster scheme (contact the local council or www.drummuster.com.au).

Licensed waste transporter required for loads exceeding 200kg.

RAP (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement)

Separate stockpiles. Reuse for RTA projects (such as road shoulders) where allowed by RTA specifications.

Send offsite for reuse or recycling in high-value applications such as recycling into engineered road materials.

Asphalt containing coal tar

Separate stockpiles. Must be sent directly for landfill disposal. Advise transporter and landfill operator that coal tar is present and that the RAP must not be reused. No reuse or recycling of this material.

VENM

Separate stockpiles. Reuse onsite or within other RTA projects where possible.

Send offsite for reuse. Landfill disposal as last resort.

Asbestos waste Store in secure area and remove from site as soon as possible.

Friable asbestos will be collected, labelled and

Seek assistance from environmental and OH&S staff to develop appropriate management procedures.





sealed using recommended plastic or leak proof containers.

Stabilised asbestos waste in a bonded matrix shall be stored in approved plastic bags where possible, if not it shall be kept damp and covered at all times.

Replaced pile and abutment timbers from timber bridges

Secure storage with no access by public or livestock.


Refer to Environmental Direction 10 “Disposal/Recycling of Replaced Bridge Timbers” for sampling/analysis and management requirements of these timbers, which may contain organochlorine pesticides – a “Scheduled Chemical Waste” under the Scheduled Chemical Waste Chemical Control Order of the Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act.

Other Bridge Timbers (including lead painted timbers).

Secure storage with no access by public or livestock.

Timbers may be stockpiled, disposed to landfill or reused for maintenance of RTA timber bridges. No other reuse or recycling of these timbers is currently allowed. If contamination assessments are not conducted, those transporting or receiving the wastes should be made aware of the likely presence of lead paint, heavy metals, phenols, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other common timber preservatives/pesticides. Lead paint should be prevented from flaking from timbers during handling and transportation.

Lead paint wastes Store in closed 205L drums.

Use blasting grit that can be reused a number of times before disposal is required. Send used grit for recycling where feasible.

Licensed waste transporter is required for loads exceeding 200kg.

Paint and solvent washings

Store all waste paints, solvents and washings in an appropriately bunded area.

Licensed waste transporter required for loads exceeding 200kg.

Water washings are classified as Group A liquid waste. Reuse where possible. They may be discharged to sewer (never to stormwater) subject to a Trade Waste Agreement or sent to a licensed liquid waste treatment facility.

Solvent washings (if flammable) are classified as Hazardous waste. Reuse where possible. Must be sent to a licensed liquid waste treatment facility.

Use waste paints wherever possible. Let paint residues dry and discard with normal wastes, or send containers for recycling where feasible.

Effluent from portable toilet facilities

Collected in portable facility.

Ensure that wastes are collected by a licensed contractor for disposal.

Fluorescent light tubes and other street lights containing mercury

Wrap well and place in bins.

Small quantities of fluorescent lights may be disposed in skip bins with general site wastes.

Large quantities of fluorescent lights should be well-wrapped prior to placement in bins to control the dispersion of the mercury contaminated powder if/when the lamps are fractured.

Lights should be sent for reuse or recycling wherever feasible.

General demolition wastes (such as timber, brick, concrete) uncontaminated by lead or asbestos.

Separate bins/skips. Segregate materials (such as bricks and concrete) for reuse/recycling wherever feasible or reduce gate fees at landfills.

Excavated road base, fill and other aggregate materials of unknown origin.

Separate stockpiles Reuse onsite as sub-base or select material for pavements. If materials need to be transported offsite for landfill disposal or potential reuse, sampling and analysis for potential contaminants of concern is required to determine the appropriate waste classification and management requirements. Seek assistance from environmental





and OH&S staff. Advise transporter and receiver of wastes if contaminants are present.

Contaminated soils (eg naturally contaminated or due to past industrial practices) or Potential Acid Sulfate Rock/Soils. Includes soils adjacent to lead painted and timber bridges

Store in appropriately covered, sealed and bunded areas so that contamination is not spread.


Regular checks and monitoring activities

The following measures will be undertaken to ensure that waste management measures are implemented

during any operational maintenance activities generating waste:

Frequency Comments and results Checked by

Before-Works

Establish the Waste and Recyclable Materials Register

Once RFS-Form-407 PDM

Establish the Receiving Inspection Register

Once RFS-Form-220R PDM

During-Works

Inspection to ensure the work site is left free of rubbish.

Weekly Recorded in the Weekly Environmental Site Inspection checklist RFS-form-401

Team Leader

Project Environmental Reports (Waste Summary)

Monthly Completed and submitted

RS-Form-405 (Project monthly environmental report)

PDM

Complete Registers As waste is generated or disposed of.

RS-Form-407 and

RFS-Form-220R completed

PDM

Post-Works

Check the work site to ensure that it is left in a tidy and rubbish free state upon completion of the project.

End of job WS/PDM

Complete Registers and Summary Waste Report

End of job (or end of financial year if project is ongoing)

RS-Form-407

RFS-Form-220R

RS-Form-415

PDM

Submit Registers and Summary Waste Report to QSO

End of job (or end of financial year if project is ongoing)

RS-Form-407 and

RFS-Form-220R

RS-Form-415 submitted.

PDM

QSO to complete District Summary Report

End of fin year (collate all completed-project info from PDMs)

Summary Waste Report RFS-Form-415

QSC

QSC to complete Regional End of fin year. Summary Waste Report Environment



Annual Report and submit to RS Env Mgr.

collate all info from QSOs)

RFS-Form-415 Manager

Documentation and records

The following records and documentation will be maintained fro any operation maintenance activities

generating waste:

• Register of Waste and Recyclable Materials Generated and their Disposal Details (RFS-Form- 407)

• Copies of completed Section 143 Forms (if required).

• Receiving Inspection Register (RS-SOP-410001-F01R)

• Copies of any waste transport, storage or disposal licences (if required).

• Consignment Authorisations (if required)

• Waste Transport Certificates (if required)

• Inspection records

• Summary Waste Report Form (RFS-Form-415)

Copies of RFS-Form-407, RFS-Form-220R and RFS-Form-415 will be provided to the QSC on project

completion, and at the end of each financial year for ongoing projects.

Consignment Authorisations and Waste Transport Certificates for any waste generated on the project

that requires tracking will be kept on project files for at least four years.




APPENDIX B - Waste Contact List




Sources of information

Name Contact Details

Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water

(Newcastle Office) (02) 4908 6800

DECCW’s Environment Line 131555

Cessnock City Council (02) 4993 4100

Lake Macquarie City Council (02) 4921 0333

Waste contractors/recyclers

Contractor Contact details Waste accepted Waste recycled

Veolia Environmental

Services

41 Martin Dr, Tomago NSW

2322

13 2955

Commercial and Industrial Brick, steel, concrete,

timber

Enviroking Waste

Recycling Solutions

Black Hill NSW 2322

(02) 4930 3000

Liquid and oil waste, Septic

Tank and sewage Waste,

Sullage

Paper, cardboard

Recycled product/material supply

Contractor Contact details Service

Newcastle Recycled

Materials

19 Saltspray Cl

Redhead NSW 2290

(02) 4942 6066

Steel, aluminium, plastic, glass, paper and

cardboard

Waste Transport

Contractor Contact details Service

Thiess Services 34 Waterloo Ave Thornton

NSW 2322

(02) 4921 7600

Transport of construction and contaminated waste

NOTE:

At this stage the above sites/facilities which have been identified for offsite recycling / disposal of materials are not required to have any remedial works undertaken before accepting the wastes.




APPENDIX C - Location of Waste Facilities




Facility Location

Cessnock City Council

Waste Management Centre

Old Maitland Road, Cessnock

Reuse Centre Phone: 4991 1115

Waste Centre Phone: 4993 4333

Awaba Waste Management Facility

Lake Macquarie City Council

60 Wilton Road, Awaba

02 4921 0333

NOTE: Other contacts will be added as they become available (refer to the white pages for contact numbers as

necessary)

NOTE: At this stage the above sites which have been identified for final disposal of materials are not required to

have any remedial works undertaken before accepting the wastes.




APPENDIX D - Example Waste Management Register




Waste Management Register

Project: HEA Turnback Project No.:

Worksite/Location:

Contractor Name: Date:

Contact Person: Authorised By (signed):

Material Type/

Classification

Weight

(tonnes)

Recycled

(tonnes)

Waste

(tonnes)

Pickup

Docket No.

Destination /

Receiving

Facility

Receipt No.

TOTAL

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