All Commercial Developments

This section applies to development applications for:

• all new commercial developments
• amendments to existing commercial developments that will affect waste generation and/or management.

Applicants must submit a Waste Management Plan that meets the requirements outlined below. 

Waste Management Plan

Applicants are required to submit waste management plans with their application which show:

• expected volumes and types of waste to be generated from use of the site
• details of how this waste will be stored on site, including provisions for the separation of waste types, and details of any specialised waste services (e.g. disposal of trade waste or hazardous waste)
• details of how ongoing management of waste will be conducted
• nomination of the private waste contractor to provide waste collection service.

Site Plans/Drawings

Applicants are required to submit plans with their application which show:

• location of indoor waste/recycling receptacles on the premises
• a waste storage room/s must be provided on the premises and shall be constructed to comply with all the relevant provisions of City of Parramatta including:
  • the size being large enough to accommodate all waste generated on the premises, with allowances for the separation and/or compaction of different waste types
  • be located on either the ground floor or basement with a minimum 1.2m aisle space for access
  • the floor being graded and drained to an approved drainage outlet connected to the sewer and having a smooth, even surface, coved at all intersections with walls
  • the walls being cement rendered to a smooth, even surface and coved at all intersections
  • cold water being provided in the room with the outlet located in a position so that it cannot be damaged and a hose fitted with a nozzle being connected to the outlet
  • the room shall be adequately ventilated (either natural or mechanical) in accordance with the Building Code of Australia
• location and design of the designated waste storage area/s, capable of accommodating all waste generated on the premises and allowing for separation of waste types
• location of any grease traps
• identification of collection point, including path of travel for moving bins from storage area to collection point (if kerbside collection) or vehicular access path to storage area (if on-property collection). The transfer of bins to a collection point and their return can either be the responsibility of as caretaker or body corporate, or can be arranged by Council in accordance with Council adopted Fees and Charges
• in the case where Council is requested to provide a service on-property via a private road or basement, the development would need to meet the requirements:
  • Council does not usually offer services to private roads or building basements. However, Council may provide on-site collection and enter private property with vehicles, but this would require prior approval and the transfer of an authorised easement restricted to the common property on the strata plan (see Terms of Easement). The easement would provide indemnity against liabilities, losses, damages and other costs arising from the on-property collection service provided.
  • Vehicular access to bin collection areas must be considered in terms of road gradients, horizontal alignments, vertical curves, cross-falls, verges, pavement widths, turning areas, clearance heights, manoeuvring clearance and road strength (load bearing). Where on-property collection is required to service the development, adequate and safe access must be provided for Council’s Standard Waste Collection Vehicles as follows:
    • the site must be designed to allow collection vehicles to enter and exit the site in a forward direction and to adequately manoeuver once on-site
    • the route of travel for the waste vehicle is to be of sufficient strength and quality to support a standard waste collection vehicle
    • the minimum basement height must be 3.5m clearance for Small Rigid Vehicles (SRV) access (for up to 5 storeys residential height) and 4.5m basement height clearance for Heavy Rigid Vehicles (HRV) access into residential developments of 6 storeys or greater, as well as mixed use and commercial and industrial developments
    • the grades of entry and exit ramps and manoeuvrability (including turning circles) must not exceed the capabilities of the waste collection vehicle and are to comply with AS2890.2 Parking Facilities: Off-Street Commercial Vehicle Facilities.

Further details can also be found in Appendix D of the DECC “Best Practice Guide for Waste Management in Multi-unit Dwellings” 2008 for vehicle access and turning circles. Applicants should contact City of Parramatta’s Waste Services section to confirm truck sizes and advise of current servicing arrangements.