Kickass Music Festival 2023: Clean Waste Management Execution

Clean Vibes’ cleaning management solutions ensured that this Queensland festival was safe and comfortable for all festival goers.

Overview

Kickass Music Festival 2023, held in Kenilworth, a rural town in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, was a vibrant celebration of music, attracting thousands of attendees from across Australia. The festival featured a diverse lineup of artists, numerous food and beverage stalls, and various entertainment zones.

As the leading cleaning management solutions provider in Queensland, Clean Vibes was entrusted with ensuring the event's waste disposal and cleaning management solutions. Our team provided comprehensive cleaning and event waste disposal throughout the festival.

Clean Vibes staffs regrouping before starting their shifts

Solution

Clean Vibes developed and executed a strategic plan to ensure clean waste management at Kickass Music Festival. Our approach included:

• Staff Meetings and Area Assignments: At the beginning of each shift, staff meetings were held to ensure everyone was clear on their tasks. Teams were assigned to different areas to look after, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the festival grounds.
• Comprehensive Bin Coverage: Colour-coded bins for general waste, recycling, and organics were strategically placed throughout the festival grounds to help attendees with proper event waste disposal.
• Cleaning Operations: Our team maintained cleanliness across the event space by removing litter, cleaning tables, and ensuring toilet facilities were well-maintained. Both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) bins were emptied as needed, and cleaning requests were promptly attended to.
• Continuous Cleaning: A dedicated team of cleaners kept all areas, including stages, food courts, and restrooms, clean and hygienic. The team was proactive in monitoring and swapping out full bins to prevent overflow and littering. The Clean Vibes truck regularly visited the site to empty the wheely bins, ensuring that waste management operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
• Waste Sorting: Significant time was spent at the waste sorting compound to ensure that all waste was correctly separated from recyclable materials.
• Toilet Maintenance: Dedicated staff were responsible for cleaning toilets and ensuring they were stocked with toilet paper and other essentials throughout the event.

Clean Vibes employees separating recyclable items and general waste items

Challenges and Adjustments

Implementing a seamless cleaning management solution and handling the extensive waste generated by the festival posed a significant challenge. The large crowd and diverse waste streams required constant adjustments to maintain client satisfaction. Educating attendees on proper waste disposal was crucial to the success of the waste management strategy.

To address this, Clean Vibes staff actively monitored waste disposal areas and provided guidance to festival-goers, ensuring proper sorting and recycling.

Clean Vibes employees manipulating a forklift

Outcome and Key Accomplishments

Clean Vibes successfully maintained the cleanliness of the Kickass Music Festival and achieved significant sustainability milestones:

• Effective Waste Management: Successfully managed and processed all waste generated during the event, significantly reducing the environmental footprint.
• Environment: Maintained clean and welcoming environments throughout the festival, enhancing the experience for all attendees.
• Sustainability Focus: Implemented comprehensive waste management strategies and promoted recycling, reinforcing Clean Vibes' commitment to environmental stewardship.

Clean Vibes bin truck

Clean Vibes demonstrated its capability to handle large-scale events efficiently and sustainably at the Kickass Music Festival 2023. Our effective event waste disposal ensured a clean and enjoyable environment for all attendees and event organisers.

Clean Vibes staff cleaning portable toilet at festival

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