Marrickville Council's depot has a strong focus on environmental accountability. All liquid containers are bunded, including pallet bunds under drums and containers in the workshops. Six red 120 litre 'Sulo' bins filled with spill material, clearly marked as spill kits, are strategically placed around the depot. All materials are stored undercover. The vehicle wash bay is enclosed on three sides, and has a 'speed bump' style bund on the fourth side.
All wash water is treated by coalescing plate interceptors.
All liquid wastes are disposed of through licensed collection services. The depot paint shop has had Sydney Water-approved wash facilities installed, and Sydney Water has licensed all discharges of waste water to the sewer. All depot staff have received training in environmental protection focused on their work areas. Regular audits of business units occur to ensure that EMS procedures are maintained and that any new problems are worked through to ensure good environmental outcomes. A fuel card system has been introduced to negate the need for a fuelling facility within the depot.