WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

MERITON GROUP

MIXED DEVELOPMENT
RIVERFRONT APARTMENTS
330 CHURCH STREET
PARRAMATTA NSW 2150

MAY 2013

The information contained in this document produced by Elephants Foot Waste Compactors Pty Ltd is solely for the
use of the Client identified on the cover sheet for the purpose for which it has been prepared and Elephants Foot
Waste Compactors Pty Ltd undertakes no duty to, nor accepts any responsibility to, any third party who may rely
upon this document.

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ABOUT ELEPHANTS FOOT
Elephants Foot Recycling Solutions is a family owned Australian company whose philosophy is
providing quality recycling and waste solutions through product innovation. We are Australia’s
leading supplier of garbage, recycling and laundry chute systems.

Our team of experts has been proudly assisting architects, builders and developers with advice
on how best to solve waste management and odour issues in dwellings since 1976. We have a
long history of completed projects within the Australian building environment.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to call me on 02 9780 3500.

Regards

Eddy Saidi
Director

REVISIONS
Revision Copy Date Prepared Reviewed Approved Remarks
No. by by by
A 1 May-13 N Beattie E Saidi E Saidi Planning Phase

Authorised By:
Date: 22 May 2013

DISTRIBUTION LIST

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Eddy Saidi EFRS A 1
Tom Hutchison Meriton Group A 1

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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 5
GENERATED WASTE VOLUMES ............................................................................................. 6
CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT WASTE................................................................. 6
RESIDENTIAL AND SERVICED UNITS WASTE ................................................................... 6
LOCATION, EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS USED FOR MANAGING WASTE ...................... 7
RESIDENTIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ................................................................ 7
RESIDENTIAL WASTE HANDLING ....................................................................................... 7
WASTE CHUTES................................................................................................................... 8
CHUTE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................... 8
RETAIL WASTE ..................................................................................................................... 8
GREEN WASTE....................................................................................................................10
COMPOSTING......................................................................................................................10
OTHER WASTE STREAMS ..................................................................................................10
WASTE ROOM AREAS ........................................................................................................10
WASTE MANAGEMENT ...........................................................................................................11
GARBAGE WASTE & RECYCLABLE ...................................................................................11
COLLECTION OF WASTE ....................................................................................................11
LOADING DOCK AREA ........................................................................................................12
WASTE CARETAKER...........................................................................................................13
GARBAGE ROOMS AND GARBAGE AREAS ..........................................................................13
PREVENTION OF STORMWATER POLLUTION AND LITTER REDUCTION ......................13
GARBAGE ROOMS CONSTRUCTION AND REQUIREMENTS ...........................................14
LIMITATIONS .......................................................................................................................15
USEFUL CONTACTS ...............................................................................................................15
APPENDIX 1 – STANDARD SIGNAGE ....................................................................................16
APPENDIX 2 – WASTE & RECYCLING EQUIPMENT .............................................................17
APPENDIX 3 – TYPICAL CHUTE SECTION ............................................................................18
APPENDIX 4 – CAROUSEL & LINEAR ....................................................................................19

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This waste management plan covers the ongoing management of waste generated by the
mixed development located at 333 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150.

Waste audit and management strategies are recommended for new developments to provide
support for the building design and promote strong sustainability outcomes for the building.
All recommended waste management plans will comply with council codes and any statutory
requirements. The waste management plan has three key objectives:

i. Ensure waste is managed to reduce the amount of waste and recyclables to land
fill by assisting residents to segregate appropriate materials that can be recycled;
displaying signage to remind and encouraging recycling practices; and through
placement of recycling and waste bins in the retail precinct to reinforce these messages.

ii. Recover, reuse and recycle generated waste wherever possible.

iii. Compliance with all relevant codes and policies.

The residential waste and recycling will be guided by the services and acceptance criteria of
Parramatta City Council.

The residential, retail and serviced apartment waste and recycling will be collected by private
waste service provider.

To assist in clean and well-segregated material, building management can work proactively with
residents in the following way:

Building management should also ensure their communications achieve a regular and
consistent message.

By-laws: the resident’s by-laws should include a requirement to actively participate in recycling/
diversion initiatives implemented within the residential buildings.

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INTRODUCTION
The following waste management plan pertains to the complete mixed located at 333 Church
Street, Parramatta NSW. This waste management plan is an operational waste management
plan and will address the phases of the completed residential and serviced apartment
development and make recommendations for the management of retail waste.

The plan outlines measures to achieve the following objectives:

 avoid the generation of unnecessary waste;
 minimise the quantities of wastes generated ending up as landfill;
 recover, reuse and recycle waste generated onsite where possible; and
 aim to achieve Federal and State Government waste minimisation targets in
accordance with regional waste plans.

For the purpose of this report the proposed development will consist of:
 two multi level towers with four basement levels
 378 residential units in total – west tower
 266 serviced apartments – east tower
 3,101 sqm of retail space

Each section of this development has been examined individually within this report however; the
waste management process must be effectively coordinated between all sections for the system
to work.

All figures and calculations are based on area schedules as advised by our client and shown on
architectural drawings.

All waste facilities and equipment are to be designed and constructed to be in compliance with
Parramatta City Council DCP, Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW’s Better
Practice Guide for Waste Management in Multi-unit Dwellings, Australian Standards and
statutory requirements.

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GENERATED WASTE VOLUMES
This assessment of waste volumes is an estimate only and will be influenced by the
development’s management and occupants’ attitude to waste disposal and recycling. We have
based our calculations on a seven day operating week for residential.

CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT WASTE

The head contractor will be responsible for removing all construction-related waste offsite in a
manner that meets all authority requirements. Please refer to the separate waste management
plan submitted for construction waste as part of the Development Application.

RESIDENTIAL AND SERVICED UNITS WASTE

Using council’s waste generation rates, the total waste generated by the development can be
calculated as follows:

Waste: 80 litres (L) per unit/week

Recycling: 40 litres (L) per unit/week

Waste:
Residential: 378 units @ 80L/unit = 30,240L with compaction ratio of 2:1 = 15,120L requires 14
x 1100L MGB (mobile garbage bin) serviced twice weekly = 7 x 1100L MGB

Serviced Apartments: 266 units @ 80L/unit = 21,280L with compaction ratio of 2:1 = 10,640L
requires 10 x 1100L MGB (mobile garbage bin) serviced twice weekly = 5 x 1100L MGB

Recycling:
Residential: 378 units @ 40L/unit = 15,120L requires 63 x 240L MGB (mobile garbage bin)
serviced twice weekly = 32 x 240L MGB

Serviced Apartments: 266 units @ 80L/unit = 10,640L requires 45 x 240L MGB (mobile garbage
bin) serviced twice weekly = 23 x 240L MGB

RESIDENTIAL AND SERVICED APARTMENT BIN SUMMARY

Total number of bins required for twice weekly collection:

Waste 12 x 1100L bins
Recycling 108 x 240L bins

Note: Additional recycling bins may be required to ensure all residential waste compartments
are adequately supplied with bins for collection of recycling material.

240L MGB will be allocated in each waste compartment on the residential levels with full bins
removed to the loading dock for collection when full.

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LOCATION, EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS USED FOR MANAGING WASTE
The waste management system is summarised as follows:
 Apartment receptacles (under bench kitchen bins for garbage and recycling)
 Retail receptacles (BOH, for work/amenity areas)
 Residential waste compartments (located at every residential level, both towers)
 Garbage chute (with residential level intakes and bin store discharge)
 Residential and retail bins stores (located at level 00)
 All collection bins (stored within above bin areas)

RESIDENTIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

As per the drawings, there is one waste chute servicing each residential level in the west and
east tower with waste discharging into a compactor carousel located in each waste room
located on level 00. Bins will be rotated and compacted on a 2:1 ratio and full bins will be
transferred to the loading dock collection area on the same level. Recycling bins will be situated
in the waste compartment on each residential level for collection of recyclable items.

RESIDENTIAL WASTE HANDLING

All residents will be supplied with a collection area in each unit (generally in the kitchen) to
deposit waste and collect recyclable material suitable for one day’s storage. Residents must
wrap or bag their waste before depositing into the waste chute. Bagging of recyclables is not
permitted. All recyclables are to be sorted prior to being emptied into the recycling bins located
in the waste compartment on each residential level.

TYPICAL WASTE COMPARTMENTS:

RESIDENTIAL (WEST TOWER) SERVICED APARTMENTS (EAST TOWER)

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Part of the caretaker/cleaner’s duty will be to exchange or empty recyclable bins and store them
in the main bin storage room located on level 00, ready for collection. The caretaker/cleaner will
also be required to check the 1100L MGB collecting waste from each chute, rotate full bins to
the storage and collection area, and replace empty 1100L MGB under each chute operation.

WASTE CHUTES
The waste and recycling chute for the residential areas are supplied in either 510mm galvanised
steel or 510mm recycled LLDPE polyethylene plastic with 2-hour fire rated doors.

Galvanised steel chutes and polyethylene chute hoppers are wrapped with 50mm poly-wool
R1.3 noise insulation foil to assist in noise reduction.

Penetrations on each building level at vertically perpendicular points with minimum penetration
dimensions 600mm x 600mm (square or round) are required to accommodate the chute
installation.

Each chute is supplied with a vent exiting at the top of each chute and wash down system.

Council and supplier require that all chutes are installed without offsets wherever possible to
achieve best operational outcome for both buildings.

The chute system will be fitted with a carousel track to rotate full bins and place an empty bin
under the chute outlet. A compacting device will also be attached to reduce waste volume and
bin numbers.

CHUTE SUMMARY
Galvanised steel or recycled LLDPE polyethylene plastic chutes, as supplied by Elephants Foot
Recycling Solutions (or similar): Two required with carousel compactor systems suitable for
1100L MGB.

RETAIL WASTE

Retail Type Total net Waste Generation- 7 day Non recyclable Recyclable
lettable area cycle
Proposed 3,101sqm 30ltrs/100m2/day – waste 6,512L 5,427L
outlets 25ltrs/100m2/day - recycle

Retail bin requirements:

*Waste: 10 x 660L MGB
*Recycling (commingled): 8 x 660L MGB

It is recommended that:
 All waste should be bagged and waste bins should be plastic lined
 Bagging of recyclables is not permitted
 All waste collections located BOH during operations and waste and recycling removed to
the retail bin room on a daily basis
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 The retail bin store is located near the West Tower lobby
 Collection services will be contracted to a private recycling and waste service providers
and collected from the retail bin collection area by arrangement
 Individual recycling programs are recommended for retailers to ensure commingled
recycling is separated correctly
 Any food and beverage tenant will make arrangements for storing used cooking oil and
for its collection by a recycler
 The food and beverage operator will organise grease interceptor trap servicing
 *Subject to the stakeholders preference/capability (and as built constraints), bin sizes
and quantities can be changed. Also, recyclable can either commingled or split into bins
for separate recycling streams
 Additional collections of retail bins may be required to reduce odour therefore a private
contractor will be engaged to conduct more frequent collections. The operator shall
choose a waste collection provider, negotiate a service agreement, and pay for these
services.

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GREEN WASTE
There will be minimal green waste generated by the building. Any green waste will be collected
and removed from site by the maintenance contractor.

COMPOSTING
Composting at this site is considered impractical with minimal requirement for onsite compost.

OTHER WASTE STREAMS

Disposal of bulky goods, hard, electronic, liquid waste and home detox (paint/chemicals) etc
shall be organised with the assistance of the building caretaker.

Building management will work to identify opportunities to expand the range of material
collected and opportunities for recycling e.g. toner cartridges, mobile phones, fluorescent lamps
and electronic waste and arrange for regular clearance to suit the amounts collected.

If retail tenants already have their own programs in place, opportunities to collaborate in a
building-based collection system to assist other tenants to become involved and reduce overall
transport impacts for the site.

Residents/tenants should be updated so they know about any system upgrades e.g. new
materials that can be recycled so continuing recycling and disposal streams can be addressed.

WASTE ROOM AREAS

Each garbage room will need to hold all the bins generated weekly, and allow enough room to
clean and manoeuvre bins.

REESIDENTIAL WASTE ROOM SERVICED APARTMENTS WASTE ROOM

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WASTE MANAGEMENT
GARBAGE WASTE & RECYCLABLE
Waste Source Waste Bin Bin litres Collections Bin area sqm
Stream Qty per week
Garbage 7 1100 2
53
Commingled 32 240 2

Serviced Apartments Garbage 5 1100 2

45
Commingled 23 240 2

Retail Garbage 10 660 2 32

Commingled 8 660 2
Net Bin Storage (including manourvreing, cleaning and carousels) sqm 130
Note: Subject to the stakeholders preference/capability (and as built constraints), bin sizes and quantities can be
changed however waste bins for residential/serviced apartments must remain at 1100L MGB to suit the carousel and
compactor configuration.

COLLECTION OF WASTE
All bins will be stored in the waste bin room located on level 00 and collected from the loading
dock located on the same level. The loading dock is accessed via a Right of Way from Philip
Street.

Bins will be moved to the loading bay when full with collections by private waste and recycling
contractor/s.

Residential bins:
 Prior to the scheduled collection/s, the bins will be transferred to the loading dock area
and returned into the building once the collection is completed
 The waste collections will be carried out by side and rear lift vehicles (nominal length 7m
and operational height 2.14m. Truck width is 2.3m and tare is 7.410 tonnes)

Retail bins:
 A private contractor will collect waste and recycling from the loading dock area during
off-peak traffic periods on a scheduled basis
 The waste collections will be carried out by side and rear lift vehicles (nominal length 7m
and operational height 2.14m. Truck width is 2.3m and tare is 7.410 tonnes)
 Bins will be removed from the retail bin storage room by the appointed contracted and
returned to the room once the collection is completed

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LOADING DOCK AREA

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WASTE CARETAKER
All equipment movements in the room are managed by the building manager/ cleaners at all
times. No residents will be allowed to transport waste or recyclables from the waste room;
tenants will only transport their waste to the room allocated.

The building manager/ cleaner duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
 General maintenance and cleaning of the chute doors on each level (Frequency will be
dependent upon waste generation and will be determined based upon building
operation)
 Organising, maintaining and cleaning the general and recycled waste holding areas
(Frequency will be dependent upon waste generation and will be determined based
upon building operation)
 Educating and updating all tenants on sorting methods for recycled waste into
appropriate receptacles, ensuring all waste drop-off points safe and accessible to
tenants at all times
 Supplying instructional signage in each waste compartment
 Organising both garbage and recycled waste pick-ups as required
 Cleaning and exchanging all bins

GARBAGE ROOMS AND GARBAGE AREAS

There is one residential waste room with carousel compactor system suitable for four 1100L
MGB located under the chute in each tower.

PREVENTION OF STORMWATER POLLUTION AND LITTER REDUCTION

Building management shall be responsible for the following to minimise dispersion of site litter
and prevent stormwater pollution to avoid impact to the environment and local amenity:

 Promoting adequate waste disposal into the bins

 Securing all bin rooms (whilst affording access to staff/contractors)
 Prevent overfilling of bins, keep all bin lids closed and bungs leak-free
 Taking action to prevent dumping or unauthorised use of waste areas
 Require collection contractor/s to clean-up any spillage that may occur when clearing
bins

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GARBAGE ROOMS CONSTRUCTION AND REQUIREMENTS
The garbage room will be required to contain the following facilities to minimise odours, protect
surrounding areas, and make it a user-friendly and safe area:
 Waste room floor to be sealed with a two pack epoxy
 Waste room floor surface is flat and even
 All corners coved and sealed 100 mm up, this is to eliminate build-up of dirt
 A hot and cold water facility provided for washing the bins
 Tap height of 1.6m
 Drain to sewer
 Storm water access preventatives (grate)
 All walls painted with light colour and washable paint
 Equipment electric outlets to be installed 1700mm above floor levels
 The room must be mechanically ventilated
 Light switch installed at height of 1.6m
 Waste rooms must be well lit
 Optional automatic odour and pest control system installed to eliminate all pest types.
This process generally takes place at building handover – building management will
contract their system and supplier. Please note that odour systems spraying product
directly onto galvanised steel surfaces may cause corrosion.
 All personnel doors are hinged and self-closing
 Appropriate signage prominently displayed on walls and above all bins clearly stating
what type of waste or recyclable is to be placed in the bin underneath
 Building management/caretaker is responsible for waste room signage and further
education after building handover
 Waste collection area must hold all bins – bin movements should be with ease of access
 Following waste collection activities, bins shall be returned to the storeroom areas as
quickly as practicable.
 Design and construction of waste facilities will conform to the Building Code of Australia,
Australian Standards and local laws
 Childproofing and public/operator safety shall be assessed and ensured
 Signage directing chute operations regarding waste and recycling will be posted on each
chute door
 All waste bins hidden from external view and stored in the designated onsite areas
 Design and construction of waste facilities will conform to the Building Code of Australia,
Australian Standards and local laws
 Childproofing and public/operator safety shall be assessed and ensured
 Transfer of waste and all bin movements require minimal manual handling therefore the
operator must assess manual handling risks and provide any relevant documentation to
building management.
 All chute doors on all levels will be labelled with signs encouraging occupants to recycle
and minimise their waste.
 A sign stating ‘GARBAGE ONLY IN THE CHUTE’ will be posted.
 Separate signage instructing residents on how and where to place recycling will also be
placed on each level by building management.

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LIMITATIONS
The purpose of this report is to document a Waste Management Plan as part of a development
application and is supplied with the following conditions:
 Drawings and information supplied by the project architect
 The figures presented in the report are an estimate only. The actual amount of waste
generated will be dependent on the occupancy rate of the building/s and waste
generation intensity as well as the building managements approach to waste
management.
 The building manager will make adjustments as required based on actual waste volumes
(if waste is greater than estimated) and increase the number of bins and collections
accordingly.
 The report will not be used to determine or forecast operational costs or prepare any
feasibility study or to document any safety or operational procedures.

USEFUL CONTACTS
Parramatta City Council
Customer Service and after hours emergency: 02 9806 5050

Capital City Waste Services Pty Ltd

(Private Waste, recycling and secure destruction service provider)
Phone: 1300 965 067

Sulo MGB Australia

Supplier of MGB
Phone: 1300 364 388

Electrodrive Pty Ltd

(Bin tug and trailer supplier – for bin movement)
Phone: 03 9357 7699

Note: Elephants Foot Recycling Solutions does not warrant or make representation for goods or services
provided by suppliers.

Elephants Foot Recycling Solutions (Chutes, compactor and eDiverter systems)

Natalie Beattie
44 – 46 Gibson Avenue
Padstow NSW 2211
Free call: 1800 025 073
Email: [email protected]

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APPENDIX 1 – STANDARD SIGNAGE

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APPENDIX 2 – WASTE & RECYCLING EQUIPMENT

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APPENDIX 3 – TYPICAL CHUTE SECTION

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APPENDIX 4 – CAROUSEL & LINEAR

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