Retired stage drapery is not ordinary trash. This step-by-step procedure covers Rosco and Turning Star treated cotton and IFR fabric, the hazardous waste determination, state textile disposal bans, asbestos screening, safe removal from counterweight rigging, and a ready-to-use script for calling your waste hauler.
The operational mechanics of waste collection at live events — collection methods, receptacle selection and placement, vehicle access, collection timing, and the health and safety requirements for waste workers — are as critical as the planning framework that precedes them. This article examines the methods and logistics of on-site waste collection, the PPE and safe work procedures required for waste workers under OSHA regulations, and the occupational health considerations specific to event waste management operations.
