Builders and Renovators Guide

 

The building and construction industry is a major contributor of waste, much of which is still distributed to landfill. The implementation of effective waste minimization strategies has the potential to significantly reduce the volume of waste from these industries.

All application for development, including demolition, construction and the ongoing use of a site/premise, must be accompanied by a Waste Management Plan (WMP).

See below for usefull tools to help you complete your WMP;

• For further information regarding waste management planning see the  Waste Planning Fact Sheet (79.06kB)

• Download a copy of the  Waste Management Plan (156.33kB) Template

• For the disposal of construction and demolition waste a directory of local recycling facilities and contractors is available:  Western Sydney Recycling Directory - 130 KB  

• Waste Buyers Guide - Need help finding services and operators?

• Business Recycling - local re-use and recycling options

For technical information relating to trucks sizes, bin bay design specifications and more see the following fact sheets for multi unit and commercial developments;

•  Waste Management Information and Bin Bay Design Specifications For Multi Unit Developments - Info Pack (67.63kB)- Contains information relating to waste management in multi unit dwellings within The Hills Shire Council, including Bin Bay Storage Design Specifications.

•  Better Practice Guide For Waste Management In Multi-Unit Dwellings - 2,849 KB- The Guide outlines various essential elements to be considered when designing a waste management system for medium or high density residential, mixed use and integrated housing developments.
  More information is also available at;
  http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/warr/BetterPracticeMUD.htm

 

•   Waste Management Information and Bin Storage Facility Design Specifications For Commercial Developments (134.60kB) - Contains information for waste management in commercial developments including 'bin storage facility design specifications' and waste estimations for specific developments.

 

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Waste Buyers Guide

Need help finding waste services and operators to better manage the environmental, health, social and economic impacts of your waste? The Inside Waste Buyers Guide 2010/11 is a comprehensive annual product and services guide for Australia's waste industry.

 

Visit Inside Waste to have a copy of the guide sent to your inbox or postal address.

 

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Business Recycling

Don't dump it, recycle it!

Planet Ark's BusinessRecycling lists national and local re-use and recycling options for around 90 different materials. Use this service to find service providers and general information about specific materials including factsheets and links to visit 'Recycling Information'.

Visit http://businessrecycling.com.au/ or contact the Business Recycling Hotline on 1800 763 768 to find recycling solutions for your business.

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