Hospitality Generics L 2 Module 5 Handling and

Hospitality Generics L 2 Module 5 : Handling and Disposal of Waste

INTRODUCTION Using and consuming things will lead to waste. Failure to control and dispose of waste safely can cause sickness. It is also an open invitation for pests to come creeping in. Identifying the different types of waste and how best to dispose them is part of waste control. Special equipment , machines and containers are used to manage waste disposal. We can reduce waste through planning and recycling. Good waste management will go a long way towards helping our planet survive

IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS WASTE: unusable or unwanted substance or material. WASTE –HANDLING: refers to the way we treat waste products. WASTE DISPOSAL: refers to the way we get rid of waste. WASTE COLLECTION: refers to the way municipalities take waste away. BIODEGRADABLE: materials and chemicals that are changed naturally by bacteria into substances that do not harm the environment. A COMPACTOR: is the waste management equipment /machine that presses waste very tightly together to reduce its size. INCINERATOR: a special machine that’s burns things in order to destroy them. RECYCLE: to extract the useful things from waste and use them again.

TYPES OF WASTE TYPE OF WASTE EXAMPLE SOLID WASTE Anything that cannot be flushed down plumbing systems eg : soiled nappies , sanitary dressings , paper , cartons TRASH/RUBBISH Mixture of paper , cardboard , cartons , plastic , disposal linen , wooden boxes , cans , bottles , glass. GARBAGE Waste from preparation , cooking and serving of food , general wet waste eg left over food , trimmings from vegetables LIQUID WASTE Left over sauces , liquid and oiliness from pans. Mainly food preparation waste. Left over oil is not allowed to be poured down the drain.

TYPES OF WASTE…. . continued TYPE OF WASTE EXAMPLE REFUSE Mixture of wet waste , garbage and dry waste eg : paper , cartons , tins , plastic , disposable linen HAZARDOUS WASTE Chemicals , cleaning products , flammable and combustible materials eg : heavy duty cleaning materials , paints , compressed gases , insecticides , razors , needles and other medical waste. RESIDUE Leftover of incinerations eg : ashes STREET REFUSE Leaves, contents of litter baskets, dirt WASTE WATER/SEWAGE Water used for cleaning , dishwashing , hand washing. Flushing of toilets. FLY ASH Solids of ash , charred paper , dust. CONSTRUCTION WASTE Building material, metals , lighting fixtures , florescent tubes , sheeting , rock , masonry.

TYPES OF WASTE DISPOSAL RUBBISH BINS • Used to collect dry waste , food waste , refuse , street ash, residue ashes ( cold ) • Must be strong , waterproof , wind resistant , fire resistant , lined with plastic bag. • Plastic containers used in toilets to collect soiled sanitary dressings. SANITARY • Most companies uses external hygiene companies to handle sanitary waste. BINS REFUSE CHUTES • Used in high rise buildings. Refuse from each floor is wrapped in newspaper , put in rubbish bags and dropped into chutes. • On ground floor there is a container that collects the bag.

TYPES OF WASTE DISPOSAL……continued ELECTRIC GRABAGE DISPOSERS INCINERATOR COMPACTOR MACHINE • Machine with a motor and blades that is fitted into the drainpipes of sinks of a kitchen. • Waste is shredded and washed down the drain. • Large machine like a furnace , reaches a high temperature burning rubbish. • Used in hospitals for soiled sanitary dressings , bandages etc. • Machine used to compress ( crush , flatten) metals , paper and plastics. • Reduces the volume of waste by 75%.

METHODS OF WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL TYPES OF WASTE METHOD OF DISPOSAL 1. SOILED NAPPIES/ SANITARY DRESSINGS Ø Wear gloves/ plastic over hands. Ø Seal in plastic bags / scented bags to prevent bad odours. Ø Sealing bags prevents cross contamination and any liquid spilling. Ø External collection company puts sealed bags into rubbish bins for collection. 2. GLASS Glass can be disposed in 2 ways : Ø Heavy duty container marked ‘ For Recycling Only “ Ø Wrap broken glass in thick newspaper before putting into plastic bag to avoid being cut or injured. For collection by external company.

METHODS OF WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL ……continued TYPES OF WASTE METHOD OF DISPOSAL 3. NEEDLES/RAZORS Ø Always wear gloves and tongs to pick up as these are health hazards containing human blood/fluids carrying germs and diseases. Ø Wrap in newspaper first , then seal in heavy duty plastic bags, place in rubbish bin for external company to collect. 4. CIGARETTES/MATCHES /ASHES Ø Ensures completely dead before putting in rubbish bin to avoid a fire hazard. Ø Ash must be cooled down completey eg: from a braai before disposing. Never in a plastic or rubber bin which can melt. Ø Use a steel bin with tight fitting lid which is used only for this type of waste ready to be collected by the external collection company.

METHODS OF WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL ……continued TYPES OF WASTE METHOD OF DISPOSAL 5. FOOD WASTE Ø Must be disposed of separately due to containing bacteria which causes food poisoning. Ø Can put into electric garbage disposer. Ø Moist edible garbage can be collected separately in a plastic bag by a pig farmer for compost or sealed in a plastic bag , put into colour coded bin for collection by external company. 6. PAPER Ø To be put into colour coded paper bin. Ø Can be tied into bundles and collected by a recycling company. Ø Keep away from hot ash to prevent fire hazards.

METHODS OF WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL ……continued TYPES OF WASTE METHODS OF DISPOSAL 7. PRESSURISED CONTAINERS Ø Aerosol containers must be kept away from heat/flames due to gas in them expanding when heated causing an explosion. Ø These bins must be in a cool place away from the sun. Ø Cannot be incinerated for the above reasons. Ø Never prick or pierce. Can explode. Ø Wear protective clothing when handling these. 8. CHEMICALS Ø Wear PPE. Follow instructions. Some can be put down the drain or place in clearly marked containers in colour coded bins to be collected by external company.

GARBAGE STORAGE AREAS Ø Keep clean at all times. Clean spills immediately to prevent attraction of pests Ø Keep lids closed tightly and have sufficient bins to prevent overflowing. Ø All bins must be in good condition and if possible in an enclosed area to avoid attracting pests, animals and human intruders. Ø Keep passages and areas with fire extinguishers free from rubbish. Ø Boxes , cartons and paper items stacked in passages looks untidy and canbe a fire hazard.

REASONS FOR STORAGE AREAS BEING CLEAN Do not attract flies , pests and rodents Safety for staff and guests will improve Neat , clean appearance leads to customer satisfaction Risks of fire will be reduced No bad smells will occur

RECYCLING IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY REUSE REDUCE RECYCLE • Encourages product to be used more than once • Ask people to think about what they buy and what they use • Products can be made into something else

MATERIALS /ITEMS THAT CAN BE RECYCLED • Office paper, cardboard boxes , newspaper, magazines , telephone directory • Food jars , whole or broken. • Clear cooldrink bottles , margarine and ice cream tubs PAPER PLASTICS GLASS CANS • Steel , aluminium beverage cans , household cans

MATERIALS THAT CANNOT BE RECYCLED PAPER PLASTIC • Self adhesive , post it notes • Carbon paper • Food bags , waxed coated boxes • Food wrapping, paper towel • Milk cartons • Lever arch files • Foam polystyrene cups , meat trays, vegetable trays, take awy containers. GLASS • Sheets glass like windscreens and window panes • Light bulbs , drinking glasses • Ceramic dishware

IMPORTANCE OF RECYCLING v Saves energy and raw material. v Fewer natural resources are used ie : fewer trees are cut v Collection companies pays for waste collected which provides an income v Creates new industries and new jobs v Reduces pollution

HOW TO DEAL WITH UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS A. COMPACTOR MACHINE NOT WORKING TYPE OF WASTE ACTION TO TAKE LIQUID WASTE Pour down drain except fats and oils FOOD WASTE Contact a pig farmer to collect for compost CANS Flatten using a hammer. Keep separately GLASS Keep separately. Call recycling company to collect PAPER/ CARTONS Collect and stack into neat piles Tie bundles with strong string Keep away from heat and open fires Contact a paper recycling company

B. COLLECTION COMPANY DID NOT ARRIVE Contact the collection company to find out what the problem is. Find out the next date for collection. Can take to a dumping site if you can arrange for a truck or bakkie. THANK YOU M MOODLEY