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DOCUMENT INFORMATION Organisation:
Connectus
Document Title:
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Management Plan
Connectus Document Number
025-Y027-2719
Client:
City Rail Link Limited
Project:
CRL Enabling Works Contract 2
Location:
Auckland CBD
Project No:
2719
REVISION HISTORY Rev
Date
01
6/08/15
02
Details st
Author
Approver
1 Draft
A. Mawdsley
16/11/15
2nd Draft – Change title from WARRMP to WARRMP. Addressed LR Comments.
A. Mawdsley
03
25/11/15
Final – IFC for Pipejack
A. Mawdsley
B. Mawdsley
04
25/08/17
Annual Review
J. Surphlis
C Powell
This document remains the property of Connectus. Its contents are confidential and shall not be reproduced, destroyed or given away without the express, written permission of Connects. Unless specifically noted thereon, other copies of this document are uncontrolled.
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DEFINITIONS Approved Waste Facility or Location
Avoidance
A site that has the appropriate resource consent(s) for the acceptance of waste, or a site that has been prescribed as an Approved Waste Facility or Location where Connectus or subcontractors acting on behalf of Connectus have been granted permission to use the site. (e.g. discharge to a sewer manhole) Not generating a waste in the first place by means such as more efficient design, scheduling, procurement and sustainable work practices
Cleanfill
Any inert material that when buried will have no adverse effect on people or the environment (further definition or acceptance may be subject to site specific conditions). A definition of cleanfill is contained in the Ministry for the Environment Guide to the Management of Cleanfills: http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/waste/guide-management-cleanfills
Decarbonisation
Reducing fossil fuel emissions from transport technology and urban design as well as materials use. Changing materials and or processes so as to reduce the embodied energy in the extraction, processing, use, reuse, upcycling recycling or disposal components, including reducing the need for use of fossil fuels (see dematerialisation below)
Dematerialisation
Reducing waste volumes, energy, materials usage and consumption, and increasing ecoefficiency
Disposal
The final (or more than short-term) deposit of waste at an Approved Waste Facility or location set apart for that purpose
Disposal Facility
A facility, including a landfill, at which waste is disposed of; and at which the waste disposed of includes household waste; and that operates, at least in part, as a business to dispose of waste; and any other facility or class of facility at which waste is disposed of that is prescribed as a Disposal Facility
Diverted Material(s)
Any waste that is not disposed to landfill
Environment
Has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Resource Management Act 1991
Environmental Aspects
Any aspect of the planned work which has the potential to have a positive or negative impact on the environment. Environmental Management seeks to maximise positive impacts (e.g. improving drainage) and eliminate or reduce negative impacts.
Inert Waste
Non-hazardous waste, including bricks, concrete, paper, plastics, glass, metal and timber; asphalt waste; used, rejected or unwanted tyres; being material resulting from construction and/or demolition activities
Just Culture
A methodology to assess and determine appropriate responses to high potential incidents and unacceptable behaviours, differentiating between a range of causes including reckless acts, mistakes and systemic causes. The Just Culture process aims to strike a balance between a culture of blame, and one where there is no accountability for actions
Nuisance
Has the same meaning as in section 29 of the Health Act 1956
Office Waste
Office and packaging waste (e.g. paper, plastics, glass, metal and timber) that is generated from ‘office activities’ and not mixed with any other type of waste
Operator
The person in control of a Disposal Facility or other facility
Recovery
Recycling
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Extraction of materials or energy from waste or diverted material for further use or processing; and includes making waste or diverted material into compost The reprocessing of waste or diverted material to produce new materials
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Reduce (Reduction)
Lessening waste generation, including by using products more efficiently or by redesigning products; and in relation to a product, lessening waste generation in relation to the product
Rethink
A fundamental reappraisal of how we do things and why we do them that way so as to reveal opportunities for avoiding waste by rethinking our processes and methodologies up and down our entire value chain
Reuse
The further use of waste or diverted material in its existing form for the original purpose of the materials or products that constitute the waste or diverted material, or for a similar purpose
Reuse of Spoil
Includes use off-site for landfill capping, if the material is genuinely inert and is specifically used as capping material
Spoil
Uncontaminated excavated clay, gravel, sand, soil or rock that is not mixed with any other type of waste and resulting from construction and demolition activities
Treatment
Subjecting waste to any physical, biological, or chemical process to change its volume or character so that it may be disposed of with no or reduced adverse effect on the environment; but does not include dilution of waste
Upcycling
The reprocessing of materials into smarter, longer-lasting or more infinitely reusable or recyclable goods, as contrasted with recycling, which for many substances (e.g. cardboard) has a limited number of cycles.
Waste
Any gas, solid or liquid material that is no longer required for its original purpose which is disposed of or discarded. It includes a type of waste that is defined by its composition or source (for example, liquefaction waste, or construction and demolition waste); and to avoid doubt, includes any component or element of diverted material, if the component or element is disposed of or discarded
Waste Management
Means waste avoidance, minimisation (reduction), reuse, recycling, treatment and disposal of waste
WMMP
The Waste Management and Minimisation Plan that territorial authorities are required to have under the WMA
Waste Minimisation
The avoidance and reduction of waste and the reuse, recycling, and recovery of waste and diverted material
Zero Waste
Taking no waste to landfill. Disposing of no waste in a manner in which means it will end up in landfill
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ACRONYMS Acronym
Definition
ARPS
Auckland Regional Policy Statement
AT
Auckland Transport
CEMP
Construction Environmental Management Plan
ESM
Environment & Sustainability Manager
IS
Infrastructure Sustainability
ISCA
Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia
LGA
Local Government Act
PEP
Project Execution Plan
PPE
Personnel Protective Equipment
RMA
Resource Management Act
SMP
Sustainability Management Plan
SP1
Separable Portion One – The Albert Street Cut and Cover Tunnel
SP2
Separable Portion Two – The Albert Street Stormwater Main Realignment
WARRMP
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Management Plan
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Table of Contents 1
2
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 10 1.1
Purpose and Scope of Plan ............................................................................................... 10
1.2
Fit with other Environmental Management Plans................................................................ 10
WARRMP GOALS & THEIR CONTEXT .................................................................................... 12 2.1
3
4
Environmental Performance Standards .............................................................................. 12
2.1.1
Zero Waste to Landfill .................................................................................................. 12
2.1.2
ISCA Requirements ..................................................................................................... 12
2.1.3
Project KRAs ............................................................................................................... 13
2.2
Environmental Aspects - Risks to be managed .................................................................. 13
2.3
Application of Kaitiakitanga Principles - Connectus commitment ........................................ 14
2.4
Legislative and Policy Framework ...................................................................................... 14
STRATEGY & RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................................... 15 3.1
Strategy............................................................................................................................. 15
3.2
The Waste Hierarchy - a principle to follow ........................................................................ 16
3.3
Roles and Responsibilities - who will implement the strategy.............................................. 17
3.3.1
Project Director ............................................................................................................ 17
3.3.2
Environment and Sustainability Manager...................................................................... 17
3.3.3
Construction Managers ................................................................................................ 17
3.3.4
Commercial Manager ................................................................................................... 17
3.3.5
Construction and Site Engineers .................................................................................. 17
3.3.6
Generally ..................................................................................................................... 18
THE WASTE WE ExPECT........................................................................................................ 18 4.1.1
5
Anticipated Waste Streams and Disposal Solutions...................................................... 18
PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE.................................................................................................. 20 5.1
Planning ............................................................................................................................ 20
5.1.1
The Waste Avoidance & Resource Recovery Management Plan (WARRMP) ............... 20
5.1.2
CEPs ........................................................................................................................... 20
5.1.3
Recycling and Disposal Route Selection ...................................................................... 21
5.2
Training ............................................................................................................................. 21
5.3
Procurement ...................................................................................................................... 21
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5.4.1
Utilities Relocation ....................................................................................................... 22
5.4.2
Pipejack ....................................................................................................................... 22
5.4.3
Cut and Cover Tunnel .................................................................................................. 23
5.4.4
Demobilisation ............................................................................................................. 23
INSPECTION AND MONITORING............................................................................................ 23 6.1
Inspections ........................................................................................................................ 23
6.2
Waste Audits ..................................................................................................................... 24
6.2.1
On Project Audits ......................................................................................................... 24
6.2.2
Off Project Audits ......................................................................................................... 24
6.3 7
8
Waste Tracking.................................................................................................................. 24
REPORTING ............................................................................................................................ 24 7.1
Requirements .................................................................................................................... 25
7.2
Methods ............................................................................................................................ 25
7.2.1
Waste Avoidance Methods and Resource Recovery Quantities .................................... 25
7.2.2
Waste Measurements and Data ................................................................................... 25
7.2.3
Material Tracking Evidence .......................................................................................... 25
7.2.4
The Report................................................................................................................... 26
7.2.5
Relationship with Waste Service Providers................................................................... 26
PLAN REVIEW ......................................................................................................................... 26
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1 INTRODUCTION 1.1
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF PLAN
This Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Management Plan (WARRMP) forms part of a comprehensive suite of environmental management plans within the Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP) for the construction phase of the CRL Enabling Works Contract 2 (the Project). It is also strongly linked with the Projects Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) Waste generated from construction projects has adverse environmental and social effects. The purpose of this WARRMP is to describe how the project will minimise the generation of waste and manage and control waste that arises during construction of the Project to minimise its effects and achieve the Project’s waste objectives. The Projects waste management target is Zero Waste to Landfill. The Project is also targeting an ‘Excellent’ rating under the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia’s (ISCA) Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Rating Scheme (refer the SMP for scheme details). This single WARRMP will cover both separable portions (SP1 – Albert Street Cut and Cover Tunnel, SP2 – Albert Street Stormwater Main Realignment) of the Project. However, as the development and implementation of the SP2 works have occurred in advance of SP1, design and methodology details for SP1 are not sufficiently advanced to complete the WARRMP for those works. Therefore, this revision of the plan has been developed to provide for SP2 to proceed. Details relating to SP1 will be incorporated in a future revision closer to the SP1 start date. This WARRMP is not required by consent and therefore will not be subject to Auckland Council Certification. The WARRMP will be updated throughout the course of the Project to reflect material changes to the construction methodologies or techniques or the natural environment. The document shall be reviewed yearly to reflect any changes.
1.2
FIT WITH OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS
A number of environmental sub-plans which form part of the Albert Street Stormwater Main Realignment CEMP are linked to the management of wastes. Figure 1 shows how this Plan fits with the overall CEMP framework for the Project and the sub-plans relevant to the management of waste are summarised in Table 1. Where the handling and disposal of specific waste materials (e.g. contaminated soils or hazardous wastes) are covered by sub-plans, the sub-plan shall take precedence over this WARRMP.
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Figure 1 Relationship diagram – Pipejack Environmental and Sustainability Management Plan – Note, this diagram will be updated in a future revision to incorporate the Main Works Plans and the PEP.
Resource Consent Conditions
Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
Temporary Traffic Management Plan
Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan
Archaeology Management Plan
Contaminated Soils Management Plan
Odour Management Plan
Sustainability Management Plan
Erosion and Sediment Control Management Plan
Chemical Treatment Management Plan
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Groundwater and Settlement Monitoring and Contingency Plan
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Management Plan
Health and Safety Management Plan
Emergency Response Plan
Project Training Plan
Hazardous Substances Management Plan
Spill Response Plan
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Table 1 - WARRMP links to / from other plans
Plan/Map
Relevance
Document Number
Contaminated Soils Management Plans
Management and disposal of surplus spoil from construction activities, particularly contaminated soil
CRL-PAT-HSE-CON-PLN-000596
Hazardous Substances Management Plan
Management and disposal of waste from processes involving Hazardous Substances must consider the HazSMP
CRL-PAT-HSE-CON-PLN-000597
Ground Water Settlement Monitoring and Contingency Plans
Groundwater removal produces two waste streams – treated water and sediment
CRL-PAT-ENV-CON-PLN-000896
Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
Sediment removal produces two waste streams – treated water and sediment
Emergency Management Plan
Handling waste from the clean-up of spills must comply with the spill response plan
CRL-PAT-ENV-CON-PLN-000900
CRL-PAT-ENV-CON-PLN-000627 CRL-PAT-ENV-CON-PLN-000897 CRL-PAT-ENV-CON-PLN-000625 CRL-PAT-HSE-CON-PLN-000661
2 WARRMP GOALS & THEIR CONTEXT 2.1
ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The principal objectives for the management of Project waste have been developed in the context of the impacts of waste on the environment, Mana Whenua values, the waste hierarchy and the contractual, legislative requirements. Our objectives also consider local and national government policy objectives. The objectives for the management of project waste are as follows: 2.1.1
Zero Waste to Landfill
•
Avoid waste where possible
•
Minimise waste production and manage wastes consistent with the target of zero waste to landfill
•
Maximise efficient use of resources including minimising resource use and maximising recovery and recycling in line with the waste hierarchy;
•
Prevent pollution associated with the management and disposal of waste material;
2.1.2
ISCA Requirements
•
Greater than 95% by volume of spoil is diverted from Landfill
•
Greater than 90% by volume of inert and non-hazardous waste is diverted from landfill
•
Greater than 60%by volume of office waste material has been diverted from landfill.
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Predictions for waste quantities and types have been developed for construction
•
Measures to minimise waste during construction have been identified and implemented. These measures must apply the waste hierarchy
•
Tracking of all wastes is undertaken during construction
•
Waste tracking and management is externally audited
•
Waste handling and disposal/recycling all the ways to final destination has been audited at appropriate intervals.
2.1.3 KPI
Waste Mgmt.
Project KRAs Measure
Volume Landfill
to
Unsatisfactory
No Compliance
Below average
Business as Usual
Above Average
Less than 85% of spoil by volume diverted from Landfill & less than 50% of inert & nonhazardous waste diverted from landfill
85 to <95% of spoil by volume diverted from Landfill & 50 <60% of inert & non-hazardous waste diverted from landfill
95 to <99% of spoil by volume diverted from Landfill & 60 <80% of inert & non-hazardous waste diverted from landfill
Breakthrough
Greater than 99% of spoil by volume diverted from Landfill & 80 100% of inert & non-hazardous waste diverted from landfill
The context and drivers for these performance criteria are outlined in the rest of section 2
2.2
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS - RISKS TO BE MANAGED
Whilst the waste hierarchy focuses on resource efficiency, it is also important to note that waste materials, when not managed appropriately can have adverse impacts on the environment. Environmental aspects that can potentially be adversely affected include: •
Human health – hazards where cross contamination occurs through the mixing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste during the disposal activity;
•
Air quality – disposals to landfill generates greenhouse gases and certain waste materials have the potential to produce odours, which may be emitted beyond the Project boundaries, and uncovered dusty wastes may be blown across the site and beyond site boundaries;
•
Terrestrial ecology – litter encourages the prevalence of rodents;
•
Aquatic ecology – contaminated discharge from incorrectly stored waste materials;
•
Visual quality – litter on site reduces the amenity value and may spread to surrounding properties; and
•
Carbon reduction – eliminating, minimising, re-using, reducing and recycling wastes reduces carbon emissions and conserves the use of virgin materials.
To further clarify the management of these aspects, local effects from the project - for instance air quality effects, are dealt with via the suite of environmental management plans (see figure one). This WARRMP takes a wider view to address the regional and global effects of waste.
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2.3
APPLICATION OF KAITIAKITANGA PRINCIPLES - CONNECTUS COMMITMENT
Connectus recognise mana whenua as Kaitiaki of this area, and acknowledge the kaitiakitanga principles developed for this project. Connectus recognise that our decisions and actions have ongoing effects, as such we must take into account the long-term effects of these decisions. We will endeavour to act as kaitiaki (guardians) not only in the immediate project area, but also in the wider community. We will do this a number of ways including: •
Ensuring that our project does not discharge contaminants into the stormwater system that degrade the mauri (life force) of the Waitemata Harbour, and where practicable enhances its mauri.
Also, relating to waste avoidance and resource recovery we will:
2.4
•
Consider how we can avoid the creation of waste by optimising the use of the materials available and procured,
•
Consider how materials can be reused or recycled,
•
Consider potential waste generated by the product or related packaging,
•
Consider the environmental and social impacts of the waste, and
•
Consider how far items must be transported for recovery.
LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY FRAMEWORK
The management of waste is currently subject to a complex array of statutes, bylaws and regulations, policy documents and waste management plans. Key legislation/policies that are relevant to the management of wastes are summarised in Table 2 below. Table 2 - Waste Legislation
Title New Zealand Waste Strategy Oct 2010
Waste Minimisation Act 2008
Local Government Acts 1974 and 2002 (LGA)
Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
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Obligation or Requirement The strategy provides a direction from the Government for waste reduction and the improved management of all categories of waste (liquid, solid and gas). It requires New Zealanders to reduce harmful effects of waste and improve the efficiency of resource use to reduce the impact on the environment and human health and capitalise on potential economic benefits. The Act aims to reduce the environmental impact of waste in New Zealand by encouraging waste reduction and the better use of materials, and reprocessing materials in New Zealand. The Act promotes product-stewardship requiring producers to take responsibility for their products at the end of the products ‘life’ and puts a levy on waste going to landfills to recognise the cost of waste disposal on the environment. Part XXXI of the LGA requires territorial authorities to have responsibility for ‘efficient and effective’ waste management. Under section 145 of the LGA, territorial authorities may pass bylaws to protect the public from nuisance and maintain public health and safety. The RMA addresses waste management through controls on the environmental effects of waste management facilities through local policy, plans and consent procedures. Provides regulations and standards for storage and disposal of hazardous wastes.
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Title
Obligation or Requirement
Auckland Council Bylaws – Part 22 Solid Waste
Auckland Regional Policy Statement (ARPS) New Zealand Transport Strategy
The Auckland City Council Bylaw (Part 22 Solid Waste) is relevant to the project area. It provides a number of rules relating to the storage and disposal of wastes with the aim to protect the general public from waste creating a nuisance or annoyance or becoming a danger to health. Chapter 15 of the ARPS provides objectives and policies for solid and hazardous waste management in the region and initiatives to achieve them. Environmental expectations that the transport sector will: Reduce negative impacts on land; and Make more efficient use of resources, reduce the use of its non-renewable resources, and shift over time from non-renewable to Renewable resources.
Auckland Transport Project Objectives
Zero Waste to Landfill – the project is supporting Auckland Council’s adoption of an aspirational foal of Zero Waste with CRL striving for the achievement of zero waste to landfill
Low Carbon Auckland – July 2014
Sets out Auckland Council’s goals to reduce carbon emission by working with industry to reduce waste.
3 STRATEGY & RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1
STRATEGY
Connectus employs a Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle approach to waste management. The following bullet points summarise Connectus’ approach to managing waste on the Project. They are based on the REBRI guidelines for managing construction waste. Table 3 - Waste Strategy Summary
Plan
Do
•
To avoid generating waste and consider lean construction principles
•
To reduce waste at the start of the project – set goals, identify waste recycling opportunities and target specific wastes expected from the project.
•
To reduce waste from each activity. Construction execution plans (CEPs) shall consider the wastes generated through the execution of specific works and specify the relevant waste management actions and disposal routes for all identified wastes.
•
Different waste types occur at different times in the project so waste separation systems will be planned around the project program.
1.
Training • All staff and subcontractors need to follow the waste management systems. Make it a regular item on toolbox and project management meetings.
2.
Procurement • Include waste reduction instructions or standards in your contracts in your induction material and other communications with staff and subcontractors. • Order just-in-time delivery of products to reduce the storage time on site (and the potential for damage). • Have accurate specifications and quantity surveys to avoid over ordering and product wastage. • Talk with suppliers about the latest methods for product installation and uses so that you can reduce off-cuts, mistakes and damage that all create waste during construction.
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Check
1.
Manage • Where practicable and space allows, keep waste materials separate for recycling and reuse. Store them in different skips, bins or piles, and use clear signage so that everyone knows what to do. • Set up a single waste storage area – many smaller bins over one site encourages people to use the nearest bin (and mix up the various waste types making it harder to recycle). • Encourage reuse of off-cuts, scraps and so on. Keep them in a handy place until the end of the project.
1.
Inspect • Weekly site inspections should include waste management check points • Checks that appropriate records of waste disposal are being maintained Audit • Checks that practices on site comply with the WARRMP • Checks that waste service providers are doing as promised
2.
Act
1. 2.
3.2
Incentivise • Individual and Team efforts should be recognised and rewarded appropriately Manage • Contracts should include provisions for performance management of subcontractors and suppliers • The ‘Just Culture’ process can be applied to manage individual performance issues
THE WASTE HIERARCHY - A PRINCIPLE TO FOLLOW
The waste hierarchy is shown diagrammatically in Figure 2 below. The waste hierarchy encourage the management of waste materials to reduce the amount of waste materials produced, and to recover maximum value from the wastes that are produced. It should not be applied as a strict hierarchy as many complex factors influence the optimal management for any given waste material. However, as a guide, it encourages the prevention of waste, followed by the reuse and refurbishment of items, then value recovery through recycling and composting of materials. Figure 1 - Waste Hierarchy
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3.3
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - WHO WILL IMPLEMENT THE STRATEGY
Details of roles and responsibilities associated with managing environmental effects from construction on the Project are set out in Section 5.1 of the CEMP. 3.3.1
Project Director
The Project Director is responsible for: •
Ensuring the necessary staff and resources are available to develop and implement the WARRMP
•
Ensuring compliance with the WARRMP
3.3.2
Environment and Sustainability Manager
The ESM is responsible for: •
Developing the WARRMP and associated documents
•
Providing training to project staff to support achievement of the projects waste goals.
•
Ensuring the requirements of this WARRMP are implements
•
Communicating any issues to the Connectus Management Team.
•
Inspecting, checking and auditing project waste handling.
3.3.3
Construction Managers
Construction Managers are responsible for: •
Ensuring the site staff attend training
•
Implementation and overseeing of the requirements of this Plan, including monitoring the effectiveness of the methods set out in this Plan.
•
Allowing space, facilities, time and resources within the project to carry out the waste management activities set out in this plan.
•
Responding to and correcting issues identified by the ESM through inspections, audits and incident investigations, or otherwise as necessary.
3.3.4
Commercial Manager
Responsible for: •
Ensuring sustainability schedules, incorporating waste management requirements are provided to suppliers or subcontractors with RFQs.
•
Including appropriate provisions within supplier or subcontractor contract documents to drive the waste management and reporting requirements outlined in this WARRMP
•
To work with the ESM to address supplier or subcontractor non-performance, including through contractual means if necessary.
3.3.5 •
Construction and Site Engineers Incorporate requirements of the WARRMP into methodology documents – CEPs and JSEAs
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Planning works to minimise waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy
•
Managing works and waste streams in accordance with this WARRMP
3.3.6
Generally
All personnel working on the Project including subcontractors are responsible for following the requirements of this WARRMP. Contracts issued to sub-contractors shall include provisions to support or enforce the requirements of this WARRMP.
4 THE WASTE WE EXPECT 4.1.1
Anticipated Waste Streams and Disposal Solutions
Table 3 below sets out the anticipated main waste streams generated from the key construction activities associated with the Project, and management opportunities. Prior to construction Connectus have endeavoured to find at least one ‘non-landfill’ option for each waste type. It is likely that other options will be identified after construction starts. Table 4 - Anticipated Waste Streams
Waste
Metals
•
Wet concrete in trucks goes back to the supplier for reuse or is put to productive use on site
Estimated Quantities
Tracking
MfE Code
50m3
NA
17 01 01
1900m3
Weigh bridge
17 09 04
•
Waste concrete not in trucks is allowed to go hard and treated demolition waste as per below (Recover) Set & Demo Trucked to Green Vision Recycling for recycling waste Wash water Wash water allowed to soak away to ground or sent through water treatment plant
50m3
Old
800m3
New
Old
Road Course
Base
Asphalt
Concrete
Wet
Solution
Iron and Steel Copper, bronze, brass
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Timing will generally prevent reuse on site unless we can stockpile it. Truck to Green Vision recycling – Green Vision Acceptance Criteria included in Appendix D • Return unused material to supplier • Cold asphalt in bags can be saved for future works • Material that can reasonably be separated from soils can be trucked to Green Vision Recycling • Once soil contamination of the base course makes recycling impractical we'll send it to three kings quarry restoration (managed fill) CMA Recycling Onehunga (or similar depending on rates given vs Transport Distance) CMA Recycling Onehunga (or similar depending on rates given vs Transport Distance)
NA Weigh bridge
20 tonne
17 03 02 (or 17 03 01)
17 03 02
2000m3
Weigh bridge
17 05 04 (or 17 05 03 if contaminated)
2000 tonne
Weigh bridge
14 04 05
1T
Weigh bridge
17 04 05
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Waste Aluminium
Lead
Zinc
Tin
Wood
Formwork Framing, general framing timber
Formwork Facing
HDPE Pipe offcuts
Estimated Quantities
Tracking
MfE Code
CMA Recycling Onehunga (or similar depending on rates given vs Transport Distance) CMA Recycling Onehunga (or similar depending on rates given vs Transport Distance) CMA Recycling Onehunga (or similar depending on rates given vs Transport Distance) CMA Recycling Onehunga (or similar depending on rates given vs Transport Distance) • Specify untreated timber for all works where long-term structural integrity not required. • Lengths greater than .6m de-nailed and re-used on project. • Disposal via Green Gorilla – sent to Golden Bay Cement as furnace fuel • Alternatively – useful lengths at the end of the project may Most eliminated through design of re-usable metal form. One off formworks will remain. Disposal via Green Gorilla – See Acceptance Criteria – Appendix B Returned to supplier, given away for upcycling or disposed of via Green Gorilla Generated during utilities relocation – plan to avoid so far as practical
1T
Weigh bridge
17 04 02
1T
Weigh bridge
17 04 03
1T
Weigh bridge
17 04 04
1T
Weigh bridge
17 04 06
40m3
Weigh bridge
17 02 01
3500m2 (66.5m3 @19mm thick) 100
Weigh bridge
17 02 01
Weigh bridge
17 02 01
5m3
17 02 02
PVC Pipe Offcuts and temporary pipe Plastic Bags Styrofoam
Temporary drainage pipes
450m (150mm to 450mm diameters)
17 02 03
Packaging general
2077 bags
17 02 02
Packaging general
50m3
17 02 02
Packing Foam Chips
Packaging general
Topsoil
Nothing of significance identified on the project
20m3
Sub-soil
Three Kings Quarry – Note the Three Kings Quarry Fill management plan and earthworks resource consent are included in Appendices A and B. Re-use on site where opportunity exists Spare material goes to Three Kings Quarry
95,000m3 combined
Water treated on site and discharged. Some may be used for wash down (re-used)
Not quantified
Spoil
Packaging other
Plastic
Pallets
Solution
ECBF
Water
Rain
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17 05 03 Weigh bridge
17 05 03
Weigh bridge
17 05 03
Water meter on water recycling circuit
NA
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Solution
Estimated Quantities
Tracking
MfE Code
Ground Water
Water treated on site and discharged. Some may be used for wash down (re-used)
Not quantified
Water meter on water recycling circuit
NA
Potable Water
Avoid - avoid using potable water for vehicle wash down or fill compaction
Not quantified
Sediment Laden
Water treated on site and discharged. Some may be used for wash down (re-used)
Not quantified
Water meter on water recycling circuit
NA
Paper recycling – green gorilla or Reclaim for Office.
292m3
Count bin loads
20 01 01
2m3
Count box loads
08 03 18
243m3
We Compost
20 01 08
Paper
Waste
Organic Wastes
Toner Cartridges
Return to supplier
Food Scraps
We Compost – Organic waste collection service in Auckland
NA
5 PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE 5.1 5.1.1
PLANNING The Waste Avoidance & Resource Recovery Management Plan (WARRMP)
Planning to achieve our waste goals started with the development of this WARRMP. It includes identifying the likely waste streams that construction will generate. The WARRMP also lists potential disposal options which can be implemented during the construction phase. 5.1.2
CEPs
Construction Execution Procedures (CEP) are developed and implemented for each major part of the scope of work, defining the methodology, management strategies, responsibilities, resource requirements, testing and recording requirements, contractual and legal requirements and the identification of separate work packages or stages. Safety and environmental risks are also anticipated and associated controls are recommended. Documentation, such as Job Safety Environment Analyses (JSEAs) and EPIs are referenced where applicable. CEPs are developed by the Project Team in advance of work commencing, providing a technical explanation of the requirements for each major work activity. The CEPs are developed in consultation with the ESM to ensure that any required environmental or sustainability controls are embedded into the processes adopted. Personnel involved in the specific activity covered by the CEP are inducted into the CONNECTUS PROJECT NO. 2719 CITY RAIL LINK LIMITED
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requirements by the Site Supervisor to ensure they understand their responsibility to comply with its requirements and to implement any required controls. All CEP requires review and approval by the ESM prior to work commencing on the Project. To adequately address the WARRMP, it is essential that each CEP describes: •
The materials needed for the task
•
The wastes generated from the task
•
Opportunities to minimise the quantity of waste generated (considering the waste hierarchy)
•
The method of disposal for each type of waste – taken from this WARRMP
•
The disposal records that must be maintained – taken from the WARRMP
To assist with this process, materials acceptance information for various waste service providers are appended to this WARRMP. 5.1.3
Recycling and Disposal Route Selection
Waste generated from the Project shall be managed in an appropriate and sustainable manner, in accordance with the waste hierarchy (refer Section 2). The process used to determine the appropriate management of waste generated by the Project shall be as follows: 1. Activities generating waste will be reviewed during CEP development to determine the potential for avoidance or reduction of waste generation by using alternative construction methods. 2. Where waste cannot be avoided, the potential for reuse of the waste material on site or off site shall be considered. 3. Waste materials not fit for purpose for reuse shall be segregated for recycling. 4. Waste materials not able to be recycled shall be considered for resource or energy recovery. 5. Disposal to a licensed landfill shall be the last option and shall be avoided wherever practical as it prevents the project achieving its waste management goals and the associated KRA scores.
5.2
TRAINING
Environmental training for all new staff shall be undertaken as part of the site induction programme detailed in Section 4.2 of the CEMP. The environmental induction training shall include information on the waste management and recycling. The sustainability and waste avoidance messages in the induction will be reinforced throughout the project during Tool Box Talks (example toolbox talks in appendix E), and CEP preparation. Posters located win the smoko facilities area will be used to communicate how the project is tracking against our goals. These will be regularly updated with quantities of material diverted from landfill.
5.3
PROCUREMENT
The goals set out in this WARRMP are challenging. Many suppliers and subcontractors will be unaccustomed to some of the Projects sustainability practices, and more specifically the level of waste monitoring and reporting required. Therefore, it is essential that waste management requirements are: •
communicated in RFQs,
•
considered during subcontractor and suppler selection, and
•
Incorporated into supplier and subcontractor contracts.
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Key information has been incorporated into supplier and subcontractor sustainability schedules to be issued with RFQs. As the project progresses into the delivery phase, the Procurement/Contracts Manager will incorporate waste management requirements, including reporting, into the relevant contracts. The ESM will work with the Contracts Manager and suppliers or subcontractors to highlight areas of nonperformance and drive improvement.
5.4
A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING, AND EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE: WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIAL STORAGE AREAS
Appropriate locations within the Project footprint shall be determined for storage of hazardous, recyclable and general (non-hazardous) wastes on an ongoing basis. Key Requirements are: •
The designated waste and recycling storage locations shall be located away from sensitive receptors.
•
The designated waste and recycling storage locations shall be located away areas of water movement to minimise potential for water or soil contamination.
•
Wastes will be placed in labelled bins and/or delineated bays.
•
Appropriate containers shall be used, e.g. watertight plastic wheelie bins, plugged skips.
•
The lids of all skips and bins shall be kept closed, especially where bins are outside, and those that contain food waste to prevent scavenging by birds and animals.
•
The construction site office shall be equipped with recycling bins for the key office waste streams, and office staff shall be encouraged to segregate wastes.
•
Systems shall be put in place to recycle electronic equipment, printer cartridges and fluorescent lights.
•
The storage areas shall be kept in a tidy manner.
5.4.1
Utilities Relocation
The site arrangements for the utilities relocation phase will be similar to the Pipejack phase, however the main site, including office and smoko spaces will be set up at Swanson Street. Specific site layout information is still in development with the Utilities subcontractor. 5.4.2 5.4.2.1
Pipejack Office and Smoko Waste
Office and Smoko sheds will be located at the main Victoria Street shaft. Paper, organics, and comingle recycle bins will be available at this location. By restricting office and Smoko facilities to these locations, fewer bins are required and monitoring is made easier. A recycling pail will be provided for each remote site to allow staff to carry recyclable material back to the Victoria Street site. All recycling and rubbish bins will be labelled. 5.4.2.2
General Construction Waste
Waste skips will be required at each shaft location while they are being worked. These will capture steel, wood, cardboard and other construction wastes excluding any hazardous materials. As a minimum, this material will be disposed of via Green Gorilla’s CDIRR centre to capture recyclable materials
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5.4.2.3
Concrete and Asphalt
Concrete and asphalt will have loaded onto trucks as it is excavated and removed from site for recycling. Where practicable concrete and asphalt will be separated during excavation which facilitates the recycling process, however where separation is not possible, combined concrete and asphalt can still be recycled into a low-grade fill. 5.4.2.4
General spoil
A spoil handling area will be established on each site, with material loaded onto trucks for cartage to an appropriate clean fill site. 5.4.3
Cut and Cover Tunnel
To be undertaken in accordance with the Gleeson & Cox subcontract, the Gleeson Civil Methodology and the Connectus CEP for Cut and Cover Trench Excavation and Spoil Handling CEP 6300-001 05/07/17 Rev D. 5.4.4
Demobilisation
As the completion of works approaches, Connectus will compile a list of recoverable, reusable and recyclable materials that may be: •
Sold back to suppliers
•
Sold on to other parties for their own use
•
Returned back to the parent companies for use on future projects
•
Offered to charitable or not-for-profit organisations.
6 INSPECTION AND MONITORING 6.1
INSPECTIONS
Generally, the ESM or delegate will inspect a portion of the projects rubbish management activities during daily site walks. Weekly inspections of the waste and recycling storage areas shall be undertaken throughout the construction of the Project by the ESM (or delegate) and either the Team Leaders or Project Managers. The inspections will check that: •
waste is appropriately contained and not discharging into the environment,
•
waste is not causing a nuisance in terms of odour or litter,
•
storage areas are being used appropriately and different streams are adequately separated to facilitate recycling
Appropriate check points are included in the Weekly Environmental Inspection Checklist. The results of the inspection shall be communicated to project staff to encourage and remind contractors how waste materials should be segregated and to reward positive achievements. Where necessary, as a result of changes to activities/construction methods and community complaints, additional inspections shall be undertaken. CONNECTUS PROJECT NO. 2719 CITY RAIL LINK LIMITED
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6.2
WASTE AUDITS
6.2.1
On Project Audits
6.2.1.1
Internal Audits
Waste audits provide a useful way by which the implementation of the WARRMP can be monitored. They provide detailed information on why waste is being generated, what the quantities and costs are and the behaviours of staff and contractors on site. This information can then be fed back into the WARRMP itself and used to benchmark performance. A comprehensive waste audit shall be carried out at 12 monthly intervals involving a physical sort of materials in skips to allow data gathering for performance measurement, and identification of further improvements in waste management. 6.2.1.2
External Audits
At least annually an audit of the Project’s waste management practices and records will be undertaken by a suitably qualified non-project person. This could be an external person, or a suitable independent person within the organisation or parent company. 6.2.2
Off Project Audits
6.2.2.1
Waste Auditing to Final Destination
Auditing to final destination will be via an internal audit occurring at least once every six months. Final destination means at least to a waste facility where the waste is transformed into another product or material or into landfill. Physical sorting of waste is not considered a final destination. Note that auditors are not required to travel out of the Auckland Region and waste sorters may provide documentary evidence of a wastes final destination if it is outside the region.
6.3
WASTE TRACKING
The quantities of waste arising shall be tracked by the Environmental and Sustainability Engineer using a suitable Waste Reporting Tool method. By actively measuring, recording and monitoring the wastes produced by the construction activities, performance can be measured against project targets. Initiatives to move the management of individual waste streams up the waste hierarchy can be tracked using the tool. Copies of waste dockets shall be reviewed by the Environmental and Sustainability Engineer retained for all hazardous wastes and contaminated soils that require disposal to a licensed solid waste landfill. Subcontractor waste information will be collected via the subcontractor monthly sustainability report. This information, along with records from Connectus personnel will be amalgamated into a Monthly Waste Report.
7 REPORTING There are three drivers for reporting on the project.
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1. To track progress against the projects goals, to identify areas for improvement and to demonstrate the Project’s successes. 2. Waste reporting is required to support the KRA process. Connectus will provide monthly report to CRLL as part to demonstrate compliance with contractual requirements. 3. To support the projects achievement of an IS Rating, tracking of all waste must be demonstrably undertaken throughout the delivery phase. In addition, a summary report must be provided at the end.
7.1
REQUIREMENTS •
Report waste avoidance measures employed and resource recovery quantities
•
Report actual waste composition by type of waste
•
Record and report the actual waste avoided and resource recovery methods implemented during the construction stage
•
Provide a monthly waste report to CRLL to support the quarterly KRA process.
7.2
METHODS
7.2.1
Waste Avoidance Methods and Resource Recovery Quantities
•
Waste management records, which demonstrate implementation of the WARRMP shall be established, filed and maintained. This includes weighbridge dockets and reported data from waste service suppliers
•
All records shall be retained in accordance with statutory requirements and the relevant Document Data and Records Control procedure and will be loaded into ITWOCX monthly by the Environmental and Sustainability Engineer.
•
This project is dynamic and the proposed waste avoidance and resource recovery methods may not always go to plan. Any variations to the proposed methodologies will be recorded.
7.2.2
Waste Measurements and Data
The following data are to be measured and recorded during the project: •
Actual quantities and composition of materials
•
The locations where the material is taken
•
Auditing of the material tracking and management.
Generally, the waste data will be recorded in a digital spreadsheet for day to day purposes with physical records, such as dockets filed on site. 7.2.3
Material Tracking Evidence
To provide evidence that material resources are taken to an approved resource recovery facility, records of quantities will be kept for the various movements of material, dockets or summary reports will be provided from facilities with weighbridges. A summary of loads taken to sites without a weighbridge will be provided. These summaries may include for example but not limited to quantities of materials: •
stored on site
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•
taken from site to any temporary storage or stockpile
•
material accepted at any temporary storage or stockpiles off site
•
material taken from any temporary storage or stockpiles
•
final destination where the material is taken from temporary storage or stockpile
•
material taken from site to a final destination.
7.2.4
The Report
•
Reports on the various aspects of the WARMP will be prepared monthly by the Environmental and Sustainability Engineer.
•
A final report will be prepared upon the completion of the project.
•
Details of the reports will include: o
Actual waste avoidance and resource recovery methods used;
o
Actual material quantities and composition, with the percentage diverted from landfill;
•
Destination of materials and tracking evidence that it is taken to an approved facility.
•
The final report will include the project waste avoidance and resource recovery review and any recommendations by the review team.
•
Project tracking relative to goals to be communicated to crew in Toolbox talks.
7.2.5
Relationship with Waste Service Providers
The Project’s waste management and reporting requirements are complex. Success relies on establishing working relationships with waste service providers and monitoring their performance. Where appropriate waste disposal agreements have been reached, these suppliers have been listed in a separate summary table. All waste generated on the project site must be disposed of via the appropriate sub- contractor or waste service provider.
8 PLAN REVIEW This WARRMP will be reviewed and updated throughout the course of the project to reflect material changes associated with changes to construction techniques or the natural environment and consent conditions. The review will take into consideration: •
Any significant changes to the construction activities or methods;
•
Changes to industry standards or recommended waste management techniques;
•
Changes in legal or other requirements (social and environmental legal requirements, CRLL objectives and relevant policies, plans, standards, specifications and guidelines);
•
Results of inspection and maintenance programmes and logs of incidents, corrective actions, internal or external assessment; and
•
Public complaints.
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