Waste Management Code

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   COLUMN 1                            COLUMN 2                                             ASSESSMENT
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES     PROBABLE SOLUTIONS (if code assessable)
                    S3.2                                                  Complies with the Probable Solution
                    Waste storage areas are designed and located so       The existing waste storage area is easily accessible
                    they                                                  and convenient to use. The waste storage will be
                    a) are easily accessed and convenient to use;         able to collected.
                    b) have unobstructed access for the collection of
                       the waste by service vehicles;
                    c) provide for sufficient space for safe entry and
                       exit and servicing by Council s contractor
                       without the need for manual handling;
                    d) are clear of carparking bays, loading bays and
                       similar areas;
                    e) are clear of footpaths and pedestrian access;
                    f) are capable of being serviced by the collection
                       vehicle without impeding traffic flow; and
                    g) have a level area provided for the storage of
                       waste and recyclable materials in standard waste
                       containers; and
                    AND

                    S3.3                                                  Complies with the Probable Solution
                    For uses that do not comprise a caretaker s           The site will have central management.
                    residence or central management, the maximum
                    distance between waste storage areas and the
                    kerbside is
                    a) for Multiple housing Type 3 40m;
                    b) for other uses 70m; and

                    S3.4                                                  Complies with the Probable Solution
                    Pathways used to transport bins                       The development will be designed appropriately
                    a) have a maximum grade of 1:15; and                  for the movement of bins.
                    b) are free of steps, stairs or other impediments;
                    AND




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                   COLUMN 1                                              COLUMN 2                                             ASSESSMENT
             SPECIFIC OUTCOMES                         PROBABLE SOLUTIONS (if code assessable)
O4                                                   S4.1                                                    Complies with the Probable Solution
The location and methods of waste storage            Waste storage areas are                                 The waste storage is suitably located and is set back
minimises any adverse impacts on adjoining or        a) integrated with the building design, where           over 2m from the side and rear boundaries. The
nearby properties;                                      possible;                                            storage area is screened. Suitable conditions can be
AND                                                  b) setback a minimum of 2m from side and rear           imposed on the development to minimise impact
                                                        property boundaries;                                 on neighbouring developments.
                                                     c) screened so that bins are not visible from
                                                        neighbouring properties or passing vehicular
                                                        and pedestrian traffic; and
                                                     d) not located directly adjacent to dwelling units on
                                                        the site on neighbouring properties;
                                                     AND
O5                                                   S5.1                                                    Complies with the Probable Solution
Waste storage areas are designed for ease of         Waste storage areas are constructed of                  The waste storage area is existing.
maintenance and ease of access for cleaning;         impermeable, durable and non-textured materials
                                                     and surfaces so that they are easily cleaned;
                                                     AND

                                                     S5.2
                                                     A minimum distance of 0.5m2 distance is provided
                                                     between and around waste storage bins to allow
                                                     for manoeuvring and washing of bins.
                                                     AND
O6                                                   S6.1                                                    Complies with the Probable Solution
Waste storage areas provide a safe and secure        No solution provided.                                   The waste storage area is designed appropriately.
environment for users through
a) appropriate siting and access;
b) the provision of lighting; and
c) restricting access to the general public by
   making the area clearly identifiable as private
   space (eg. through landscaping, change of
   paving material or fencing, rather than locking
   the area.




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                  COLUMN 1                                              COLUMN 2                                             ASSESSMENT
            SPECIFIC OUTCOMES                          PROBABLE SOLUTIONS (if code assessable)
Water management for waste storage areas
O7                                                   S7.1                                                   Complies with the Probable Solution
Waste storage areas are designed to contain          S7.1 The waste storage area                            The waste storage area is designed appropriately.
and appropriately dispose of leakage from bins and   a) is bunded and graded so that washwater and bin
wastewater from bin washing.                            leakage are drained to the sewer or an on-site
                                                        effluent disposal system via a gully within the
                                                        storage area;
                                                     b) has a bund wall with a maximum height of
                                                        100mm;
                                                     c) is serviced by a conveniently located hosecock
                                                        and backflow prevention device, and connected
                                                        to a water supply; and
                                                     d) is roofed or otherwise covered if the storage
                                                        area is
                                                        i) more than 1m2; or
                                                        ii) storing wet waste; or
                                                        iii) storing other waste with a high potential to
                                                             cause pollution if washed or leaked from the
                                                             bins, including waste oil or putrescibles.




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