TSC Waste policy adopted by Committee November 2026

Published 16:09 on 11 Nov 2026

A new waste management policy has been adopted by the TSC Committee.

• Club waste facilities
• The club will retain its three existing round bins, which are suitable for the bags supplied by our waste contractor, Trash. The bins accommodate three designated waste streams:
• - Food waste: Food and kitchen waste generated through club catering and activities.
• - Recycling: Suitable, pre-sorted recyclable waste generated through club activities.
• - General waste:** Non-recyclable waste generated through club activities. The bins will be located together in a designated waste station, with clear signage identifying each waste stream and explaining the club's waste policy.
• Members' responsibility for their own waste
• Members must take home and dispose of waste arising from their own boats, personal activities and maintenance work. The club's waste facilities must not be used for:
• - Rubbish from boats, including general boat rubbish.
• - Waste arising from boat cleaning, repairs or maintenance.
• - Old ropes, fenders, sails, fittings or other discarded equipment.
• - Packaging from personal purchases or boat equipment.
• - Paint, oil, chemicals, batteries or other maintenance-related waste.
• - Household or other personal rubbish.
• This list is illustrative rather than exhaustive. Any waste arising from an individual's own activities remains that individual's responsibility.
• Use of the bins
• The bins are strictly for waste generated through club activities. Members should use the correct bin for each waste stream and follow the instructions displayed at the waste station. The club does not provide a general waste disposal service for members' personal or boat-related waste. Members must not leave inappropriate waste for other members or volunteers to sort, remove or dispose of.
• Volunteers and waste sorting
• The club relies on volunteers to maintain its facilities. Members should not expect volunteers to sort or dispose of waste that has been incorrectly placed in the club bins. If inappropriate waste is identified, the issue should be brought to the attention of the relevant committee member so that it can be addressed appropriately.
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• Implementation and review
• The Committee will maintain the three existing bins and arrange appropriate signage explaining the waste policy and the three waste streams. The policy will be communicated to members through the club's usual communication channels. Its effectiveness and compliance may be reviewed periodically.

• The underlying principle is simple: TSC provides facilities for club waste; members take their own waste home.
• **TSC Committee November 2026

Last updated 16:23 on 11 November 2026