Appendix 8 Waste Generation and Storage Layout Examples Provides hypothetical developments and likely waste generation rates with calculations. Appendix 9 Waste Management Equipment Provides dimensions for crates, bins, worm farms and compost bins. Also includes an overview of the operation of chutes, compactors, in-sink disposal units, and other garbage and recycling handling equipment. Appendix 10 Collection Vehicles Provides dimensions of waste collection vehicles commonly used for domestic waste collections from MUDs. Appendix 11 Vehicle Access/Turning Circles Provides information on vehicle access requirements, including road and driveway construction and geometry, and vehicle turning circles and manoeuvring requirements. Appendix 12 Standard Signage Provides information on standard signs that should be displayed in waste rooms and on bins. Appendix 13 Management Plan Checklist Includes a checklist to check if proposed facilities have been designed in accordance with best practice principles, and to highlight issues of concern. Appendix 14 Waste Management Plan Template Provides a template that maybe utilised when completing a waste management plan
How to use this guide While this guide is a stand-alone information resource, it is specifically developed to assist architects, building designers, developers, planners and waste management officers to effectively plan, design and assess appropriate garbage, recycling and organics management systems and facilities for Multi-unit Development (MUDs). What is in this guide? SECTION TITLE CONTENTS A BACKGROUND INFORMATION Background information, introduction and state policy framework applicable to MUDs B ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENTS Essential requirements applicable to all of development regardless of the dwelling type or building size C DESIGN OPTIONS FOR DIFERENT DEVELOPMENTS Better practice design options for different development types D APPENDICES Better practice guidance, infrastructure requirements and management options How to use this guide Better Practice Process Order Essential Requirement Relevant Section 1 Ensure that waste management and required infrastructure is considered early in the design phase All sections 2 to your local council for any specific requirements or local policies 3 Consider the Better Practice Design Option most applicable for your development Section C - Design Options for Different MUDs and 2 - Better Practice Summary Table 4 Use the Generation Rates and Waste Infrastructure Options Table to determine bin sizes, and other infrastructure required Appendices 1, 2, 3 & 9
separated organics (garden or FOGO) Where council does not offer organics collection service: Communal organics processing equipment/area (composting) maintained by the caretaker 1m2 bin per 50 apartments), managed by council or a private waste contractor Access to disposal facilities including council collections and drop-off centres. If these services are not provided in the vicinity of the development provision for the storage/collection of ewaste should be considered Medium - High rise: greater than 4 residential storeys (Victoria Planning Provisions Clause 58) Where council offers an organics collection service: Communal storage area maintained by caretaker which includes shared MGBs for separated organics (garden or FOGO) Where council does not offer organics collection service: Communal organics processing equipment/area (composting) maintained by the caretaker Dual chute system with openings on each floor for collection of recyclables to a central storage area on-site, whereby the chute empties into an MGB Use of compactor if required to manage collection frequency and storage requirements Kerbside presentation of MGBs for council collection or collection, if provided by council Dual system with openings on each floor for collection of garbage to a central storage area on-site, whereby the chute empties into an MGB Use of compactor if required to manage collection frequency and storage requirements Kerbside presentation of MGBs for council collection or collection, if provided by council In addition the requirements for bulky waste provided for all MUDs the following should be considered: A communal charity bin managed by council or a private waste contractor (a 1m2 bin per 50 apartments) E-waste collection bin – size and collection frequency to be determined with Council or waste contractor site site site
developments In addition to those requirements listed above for each building type: Organics processing equipment for commercial food organics Community gardens for collection and processing of residential food and gardens organics. Consideration of automated collection systems (e.g. vacuum waste) or other innovative collection technologies In addition to those requirements listed above for each building type: Waste storage and collection area for commercial waste separate from residential waste area Consideration of automated waste collection systems (e.g. vacuum waste) or other innovative collection technologies In addition to those requirements listed above for each building type: storage and collection area for commercial waste separate from residential waste area Consideration of automated waste collection systems (e.g. vacuum waste) or other innovative collection technologies In addition the requirements for bulky waste provided for all MUDs the following should be considered: A communal charity bin managed by council or a private waste contractor (a 1m2 bin per 50 apartments) E-waste collection bin(s) – size and collection frequency to be determined with Council or waste contractor Precinct development opportunities In addition to those requirements listed above for each building type: Consideration of automated waste collection systems (e.g. vacuum waste) or other innovative collection technologies Commercial organics processing technologies such as composting and AD. Community gardens for collection and processing of residential food and gardens organics. In addition to requirements listed above for each building type: Consideration of automated waste collection systems (e.g. vacuum waste) or other innovative collection technologies In addition to those requirements listed above for each building type: Consideration of automated collection systems (e.g. vacuum waste) or other innovative collection technologies Waste to energy In addition to those requirements listed above for each building type: Establishment of a drop-off reuse / repair community centre site
APPENDIX 3: management trigger tool The following table provides a list of typical thresholds/triggers which can be used when identifying the type of waste management system and infrastructure required for a development. Option Typical Threshold / Trigger Key Requirements Garbage and Recycling 80L MGB Two or more residential dwellings on a lot To be determined in consultation with Council 120 L MGB Two or more residential dwellings on a lot To be determined in consultation with Council 240 L MGB Two or more residential dwellings on a lot Low rise MUD To be determined in consultation with Council 660 L MGB Medium –high rise MUD To be determined in consultation with Council 1,100 L MGB Medium -high rise MUD To be determined in consultation with Council Compaction container High rise MUD with high volumes of waste generated to reduce storage requirements and collection frequency To be determined in consultation with Council Kerbside council collection Collection frequency is a maximum of once per week Amenity impacts are minimised MGBs are placed at the kerb for collection and return to the property after collection On-site collection Collection frequency is more than once per week Insufficient kerbside space available, which is accessible to a waste collection vehicle Health and safety impacts or traffic impacts result from kerbside collection. Agreed in consultation with council Vacuum collection to an on-site waste collection / transfer terminal Key factors which typically support the business case for an AWCS include: Greenfield site (or site unconstrained by existing underground utility infrastructure) On-site waste collection required from basement under business as usual truck collection option >1,000 residential dwellings Council/developer support No shallow groundwater and minimal soil contamination issues Council able to collect compaction containers or suitable private contractor Organics FOGO* Collection by Council Council operated FOGO collection service Council collection service