1. The WasTe ManageMenT PlanAll development applications require a Waste Management Plan. The Hills Shire Council’s Waste Management Plan template is available on the following linkhttp://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Construction-and-Demolition-Waste.html The Waste Management Plan outlines measures to minimise and manage waste generated during demolition, construction and the ongoing use of the premises.

a. Completing the right sections on the Waste Management Plan

Where applicable applicants should complete the Demolition, Construction and ongoing management stages of the plan. However, where an application is being submitted which is not applicable to one or more of these stages, only the information from the appropriate stage needs to be included.

b. Finding waste contractor informationA copy of The Western Sydney Recycling Directory can be found on Council’s website at http://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Construction-and-Demolition-Waste.html. This directory has a list of local construction and demolition waste contractors and includes details of their individual services and the materials which they will accept for recycling/disposal.

c. Changing waste/recycling contractors prior to commencing works or during construction

This information submitted is a guide and can change provided that the same or a greater level of reuse and recycling is achieved as detailed in the plan.

d. Working out how much waste you will generate There are several guides available on Council’s website to help applicants estimate waste quantities during demolition, construction and the ongoing management stages of the development. Visit http://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Construction-and-Demolition-Waste.html

2. CoMMerCial / indusTrial and MulTi uniT dWellingsGuidelines and specifications can be found on Council’s Website at http://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Construction-and-Demolition-Waste.html.

3. MoniToringDockets/receipts verifying recycling/disposal in accordance with the approved Waste Management Plan must be kept and presented to Council when required.

FurTher inForMaTionIf you are unsure, please ask—Time spent early may avoid delays later.Customer service Centre: 3 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153Phone: 9843 0555Waste Management Project officer: 9762 1112hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to FridayWebsite: www.thehills.nsw.gov.au

The implementation of effective waste minimisation strategies has the potential to significantly reduce the amount of building waste that goes to landfill when not managed correctly. The document is aimed to assist builders and developers.

Introduction to

Waste ManageMent