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Waste Management Code

Performance Outcome                      Acceptable Outcome                       Compliance
PO1                                      AO1.1
Development that generates several       Construction, operational and
classes of waste is designed so          demolition works are planned and
waste is collected, stored and           managed in accordance with
disposed of in a safe and ecologically   Planning Scheme Policy PSP9
sustainable manner.                      Waste management.

                                         Editor’s Note— PSP9 Waste
                                         Management requires Waste
                                         Management Plans to be prepared
                                         as part of certain types of
                                         development applications to ensure
                                         proper consideration is given to
                                         waste minimisation, segregation and
                                         reuse.

                                         AO1.2
                                         Adequate area is provided on-site for
                                         the collection and separate storage
                                         of recyclable, non-recyclable,
                                         vegetative and hazardous materials
                                         in their specific waste streams during
                                         construction or demolition works and
                                         the operational phase of
                                         development.
PO2                                      AO2
Waste storage areas provide for          Waste storage areas allow for the
adequate separation of all recyclable    separate storage of different waste
and non-recyclable materials.            materials for reuse or recycling by:

                                         (a) providing sufficient area to store
                                             all recyclable material and
                                             recycling containers; and
                                         (b) sign posting the types of waste
                                             stored.

PO3                                      AO3.1
Waste storage areas are located so       Waste storage areas are designed
that they are convenient and safe to     and maintained in accordance with
use and to collect from.                 Planning Scheme Policy PSP9
                                         Waste management.

                                         AO3.2
                                         Waste storage areas are designed
                                         and located so they:

                                         (a) are easily accessed and
                                             convenient to use;
                                         (b) have unobstructed access for
                                             the collection of the waste by
                                             service vehicles;
                                         (c) 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, recyclable

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