High generation of biomass waste is expected during the site preparation phase. Solid waste consisting of domestic waste and construction debris is generated throughout project development. Improper management of solid and biomass waste causes the project site to look unsightly and may lead to deterioration of water quality if waste or leachate ends up in water bodies. In addition, solid waste and biomass in water bodies affect water flow, which eventually leads to flooding.
Target
- Proper management of solid and biomass waste.
- Ensure good housekeeping within the project site.
- Protect the water quality of nearby water bodies.
Standard Operating Procedures
10.1 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
10.1.1 Prohibit burning and indiscriminate dumping of solid waste.
10.1.2 Continuous awareness and practice of the 3R concept (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle).
10.1.3 After adopting waste minimisation and 3R concepts, manage the remaining bio-degradable waste (organic waste) by composting. Refer to Ministry of Local Government and Housing Sabah for the suitable composting method.
10.1.4 Provide adequate waste collection facilities, including facilities for collecting recyclable waste at strategic locations around the site. Label all recycle bins to ensure wastes are collected separately.
10.1.5 Ensure all waste collection facilities are covered or sheltered to avoid generation of leachate and hinder wind -blown waste.
10.1.6 Provide a centralised waste collection facility on-site. Locate the centralised waste collection facility at an area that can be accessed easily by waste collection / haul truck.
10.1.7 Conduct waste collection activities at both the workers’ quarters and construction areas in a systematic manner by assigning a person responsible for collecting and transferring all waste to a centralised waste collection facility within the site.
10.1.8 Appoint a contractor licensed by Local Authorities to collect waste produced from the project site and disposed of at an approved dumping ground.
10.1.9 Conduct regular inspection on workers’ quarters and construction areas to maintain good housekeeping practices by workers.
10.1.10 Locate all waste collection facilities at a minimum distance of 30 meters from the top of the bank (of the nearest river or watercourse) or distance specified in the AEC / MD.
Plate 27: Example of waste bins with lids.
Plate 28: Example of a centralised waste collection facility with roofing.
Plate 29: Example of waste segregation on-site.
10.2 BIOMASS WASTE MANAGEMENT
10.2.1 Prohibit the burning of biomass.
10.2.2 Locate all biomass at a minimum distance of 30 meters from the top of the bank (of the nearest river or watercourse) or distance specified in the AEC / MD. Refer to Figure 17.
10.2.3 Appoint a contractor to collect biomass accumulated on-site and dispose biomass at an approved dumping area.
Figure 17: Illustration showing measurement of horizontal distance between the waste collection facility and the top of the bank.
Plate 30: Biomass piled up within the project site.