FAQs

The controls within the draft Waste Management DCP are to ensure proposed developments are providing appropriately designed waste storage facilities and waste can be collected efficiently.

The waste management guidelines use new data and standards to provide guidance for developments to ensure waste management is adequately considered in development design. The guidelines provide applicants the information to design appropriate waste separation and collection facilities within their development and sites can be serviced efficiently.

Residential dwellings are serviced by Council’s kerbside collections service. The draft Waste Management Guidelines provide information regarding Council’s bin sizes and waste collection vehicle size to enable appropriate design for waste storage and collection points. The draft Waste Management DCP and Guidelines do not relate to frequency of collection as part of Council’s collection service.

• Demolition and Construction

  • Overview: Emphasises waste minimisation during demolition and construction projects. Requires developers to plan for the reuse and recycling of materials. Site plans must show designated areas for waste separation, storage, and collection, along with vehicle access for waste collection.

• Subdivision

  • Overview: Ensures proper planning for waste management in new subdivisions. Requires designated kerbside collection points, waste collection routes, and access for waste collection vehicles. Plans must demonstrate efficient design for waste collection, minimising the need for complex manoeuvres by vehicles.

• Residential Accommodation

  • Overview: Focuses on providing adequate waste storage and collection facilities for homes, including single-family houses and smaller dwellings. Site plans need to indicate areas for bins that are easily accessible yet do not impact the surrounding environment.

• Residential Accommodation with Multiple Dwellings and Service-Managed Accommodation

  • Overview: Designed for developments like townhouses, apartments, and managed housing. Emphasises the need for on-site waste management systems that consider shared waste storage areas, easy access, and adequate space for waste separation.

• Residential Flat Buildings

  • Overview: Addresses waste management for apartment buildings, requiring comprehensive waste management systems. Includes provisions for waste chutes, internal storage areas, and ground-level storage for bins, ensuring accessibility and efficient waste collection.

• Commercial Premises, Industries, and Community Facilities

  • Overview: Requires businesses and industrial sites to incorporate proper waste storage and collection facilities. Provisions include space for sorting and storing various types of waste and ensuring that waste collection is efficient and doesn’t disturb the local environment.

• Mixed-Use Development

  • Overview: Covers buildings with both commercial and residential uses, requiring separate waste storage areas for each type. Ensures that waste management systems are designed to handle the differing needs of commercial and residential waste collection.

• Tourist and Visitor Accommodation

  • Overview: Focuses on providing waste management solutions for accommodations such as hotels, motels, and caravan parks. Requires suitable on-site storage for waste, including areas for guests to dispose of recyclables and food waste.

• Health Services and Animal Health Facilities

  • Overview: Ensures safe and effective management of waste from healthcare and veterinary facilities. Requires special consideration for clinical waste, hazardous materials, and recycling, along with clearly designated storage and disposal points.

• Events

  • Overview: Provides guidelines for waste management at events, including planning for the placement of bins, waste separation, and ensuring efficient collection. Aims to promote sustainable waste practices during events of all sizes.