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Waste disposal guide for
Festival or event

In order for the festival to be successful and receive praise in all aspects, organizers should manage waste well.
Eat together, use together in an environmentally friendly way to have the least impact on the environment.

Guidelines

Before the event

Organizer
  • Choose a location that is convenient for public transportation:  Help reduce air pollution and reduce waste from parking
  • Campaign for stores to use biodegradable packaging:  Help reduce the amount of recyclable and general waste
  • Online Public Relations:  Help reduce paper usage and create awareness
  • Prepare drinking water service points: Help reduce waste from plastic water bottles
  • Estimate the amount of waste: Help prepare appropriate trash cans and equipment
  • Lay out the waste disposal point: Classified into 4 types
store
  • Prepare reusable containers:  Help reduce waste from single-use containers
  • 4 types of waste sorting bins:  Helps to manage waste effectively

During the event

Organizer
  • Public relations on waste separation: Help attendees know how to dispose of waste
  • Set up 4 types of waste disposal points: Helps to easily separate waste
  • Arrange staff to take care of: Help organize waste disposal
store
  • Use reusable containers: Help reduce waste from single-use containers
  • Separate waste into 4 types: Helps to manage waste effectively
Collaborators
  • Traveling by public transportation: Help reduce air pollution and reduce waste from parking
  • Bring your own water bottle/glass/cloth bag/personal container: Help reduce waste
  • Separate waste into 4 types: Helps to manage waste effectively

After work

Organizer
  • Collect waste volume data: Help to evaluate and improve in future work
  • Waste collection and transportation: Help manage waste properly
  • Take care of the place: Help maintain cleanliness
  • Collected problems: Help to learn and correct
  • Publicize the results: Help raise awareness
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  • Garbage collection: Help maintain cleanliness
  • Clean the area: Help restore space to the venue

Each type of waste. How should I dispose of it?

Food waste

How to discard

  1. Pour water and filter out only food scraps
  2. It can be used for various purposes such as making organic fertilizer, compost or animal feed
  3. Put it in a green bag or a bag where you can see the waste inside. Tie the bag and put it in a bucket
  4. Waiting for collection as specified by the district office

Recyclable waste

How to discard

  1. Pour out any liquids or food scraps (if any)
  2. compilePut it in a clear bag or a bag that allows you to see the waste inside
  3. Tie the bag. If using a black bag, write a message or attach a label or symbol indicating that it is “Recyclable waste”
  4. Take it to sell or donate or wait for collection as specified by the district office

Hazardous waste

How to discard

  1. Put togetherClear bags or bags that allow you to see the waste inside
  2. If you put it in a black bagWrite a message or put up a sign or symbol that identifies it as Hazardous waste
  3. Discard at the designated point or wait for collection as specified by the district office

General waste

How to discard

  1. Put together Clear bags or bags that allow you to see the waste inside Tie the bag
  2. Waiting for collection as specified by the district office

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How to separate waste in Bangkok

3 Easy Ways

The 3R concept helps us use resources efficiently and reduce waste

1. Reduce: Reduce unnecessary use and consumption.

  • Choose biodegradable or recyclable materials instead of consumables
  • Design smaller packaging
  • Limit the distribution of unnecessary premium items
  • Promote the use of personal containers
  • Set up a drinking water refill point
  • Support the use of brochures and digital information

2. Reuse, Reuse again

  • Rent or borrow equipment instead of buying new
  • Use reusable containers such as drinking glasses, plates, and bowls
  • Participants are encouraged to bring their own cloth bags and containers
  • Collect and reuse materials from old works

3. Recycle, Reuse

  • Efficiently classify waste
  • Create clear signs and instructions for waste separation
  • Work with a waste management company that specializes in recycling
  • Compost food scraps and other organic materials

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