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Waste Management Plan – Proposed Storage Shed Development Queensland Environmental Technologies Location: 19 Lowermill Road, Cooroy, QLD, 4563 Application number : OPW26/0011 Prepared for: Development Application – Additional Storage Shed Date: 11th March 2026 1. Introduction This Waste Management Plan has been prepared to support a development application for the construction of a new storage shed at an existing site within the Noosa Shire Council Local Government Area. The proposed structure will be used solely for additional storage and will not introduce new operational activities, staR, or processes that would significantly increase waste generation on the site. The purpose of this plan is to demonstrate that the existing waste management system is adequate to service the development and that waste will continue to be managed in accordance with local council requirements and good environmental practice. 2. Existing Waste Management Infrastructure The site currently operates with an established waste management system that adequately services existing activities. Current waste infrastructure includes: General Waste • 4 × 240 L general waste bins Recycling • 2 × 240 L recycling bins Bulk Waste • 1 × 2 m² skip bin o Equivalent capacity: approximately 8 × 240 L general waste bins o Current collection frequency: fortnightly
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Waste is stored in designated bin storage areas that are easily accessible for collection vehicles and staR. 3. Proposed Development The proposed development involves the construction of a new storage shed to provide additional storage capacity for materials and equipment associated with the existing site operations. Key characteristics of the development: • The shed will be used exclusively for storage • No manufacturing, processing, or operational changes are proposed • No increase in staRing levels is anticipated • No new waste streams are expected to be generated As a result, the development is not expected to significantly increase waste volumes. 4. Expected Waste Generation Given that the proposed shed is intended only for storage purposes, waste generation is expected to remain consistent with current levels. Typical waste streams associated with the site include: • General oRice or operational waste • Packaging materials • Recyclable materials such as cardboard, paper, plastics, and containers These waste streams are already accommodated within the existing bin infrastructure. The current waste capacity (including the skip bin) is considered more than suRicient to manage the minor waste associated with the additional storage facility. 5. Waste Storage and Handling Waste will continue to be managed using the existing storage and handling arrangements on site. Key management practices include:
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• Waste stored in designated bins and skip containers • Clear separation between general waste and recyclable materials • Bins maintained in accessible and safe locations • Waste storage areas kept clean and free from obstruction • StaR encouraged to minimise waste and maximise recycling 6. Waste Collection Waste collection will continue to occur through existing waste service providers. Current collection arrangements: Waste Type Bin Size Quantity Collection Frequency General Waste 240 L 4 bins Regular collection Recycling 240 L 2 bins Regular collection Bulk Waste (Skip Bin) 2 m² 1 Fortnightly The 2 m² skip bin, which provides the equivalent capacity of approximately eight 240 L general waste bins, provides significant additional waste capacity. If waste volumes were to increase slightly in the future, the skip bin collection frequency can be increased from fortnightly to weekly, ensuring suRicient waste management capacity without requiring additional infrastructure. 7. Waste Minimisation Measures The site will continue to implement waste minimisation practices including: • Encouraging recycling of cardboard, paper, plastics, and containers • Reducing unnecessary packaging where possible • Reusing materials where practical • Maintaining clearly labelled recycling bins These measures aim to reduce landfill waste and improve overall waste management outcomes.
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8. Conclusion The proposed storage shed will not generate significant additional waste, as it will be used solely for storage associated with existing site operations. The site already maintains adequate waste management infrastructure, including: • 4 × 240 L general waste bins • 2 × 240 L recycling bins • 1 × 2 m² skip bin (equivalent to approximately 8 × 240 L bins) • 1 × 10 m² metal recycling bin This existing capacity is considered suRicient to service the development. Should waste volumes increase slightly in the future, the skip bin collection frequency can be increased from fortnightly to weekly, ensuring ongoing compliance with council waste management expectations. Accordingly, the proposed development is not expected to place additional strain on waste management services and is considered appropriate within the current waste management framework