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Waste Management Plan 89 & 97 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park

March 2017

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Contents ................................................................................................................................................... 1

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 3

1.1 Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Waste Guidelines and Legislation ................................................................................. 3

Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 ........................................................ 3

Ryde Development Control Plan 2014 ............................................................................... 4

2. Development Description ...................................................................................................... 4

3. Operational Waste Management ........................................................................................... 5

3.1 Identified Waste Streams .............................................................................................. 5

3.2 Anticipated Waste Volumes ........................................................................................... 6

3.3 Recycling, Reuse and Disposal ..................................................................................... 6

3.2.1 Apartment room and back of office Waste ................................................................ 6

3.2.2 Food and Liquid Wastes ........................................................................................... 6

3.4 Waste Storage and Collection ....................................................................................... 7

3.3.1 Waste Storage Area ................................................................................................. 7

3.3.2 Liquid Wastes Storage .............................................................................................. 8

3.3.3 Waste Collection Methods ........................................................................................ 9

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1. Introduction

This document is Waste Management Plan (WMP) to support the staged development under Section 83B of the EP&A Act 1979, specifically, a Concept Plan and Stage 1 construction of an 11-13 storey commercial office building including four (4) split-level basements and a new road, at 85 & 97 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park.

Appendix A - Ryde Council “Site Waste Mineralisation and Management Plan (SWMMP).

1.1 Objectives

The principal objective of this WMP is to identify all potential wastes likely to be generated on

site during its operation, including a description of how waste would be handled, processed

and disposed of (or re-used/recycled). The specific objectives of this WMP are as follows:

+ To promote improved environmental outcomes through waste management.

+ To identify procedures and chain of custody records for waste management.

+ To encourage the minimisation of waste production and maximisation of resource recovery.

+ To ensure the appropriate management of potentially contaminated/hazardous waste (light tubes, batteries, electronic, etc.).

+ Ensure appropriate management of food and liquid wastes.

+ To ensure the long-term sustainability of resource use through more efficient, cost effective and safe waste collection practices for the life of the development.

+ To assist in ensuring that any environmental impacts during the operational life of development are minimised.

Where appropriate, the WMP aims to meet the principles of the waste management

hierarchy, by promoting waste as a resource through the following, in order of preference:

+ Waste avoidance through prevention or reduction of waste generation. Waste avoidance is best achieved through better design and purchasing choices.

+ Waste reuse, without substantially changing the form of waste. + Waste recycling through the treatment of waste that is no longer usable in its current form

to produce new products. + Energy recovery through thermal treatment of residual waste materials and from green

waste processing.

+ Waste disposal, in a manner that causes the least harm to the natural environment.

Please note the Construction Waste Management Plan will be prepared with the Construction Traffic Management Plan, which will be provided prior to any building CC

resulting from the DA application. This Plan will confirm the construction waste volumes and

how it will be managed.

1.2 Waste Guidelines and Legislation

Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001

A key policy standard for waste management in NSW is the Waste Avoidance and Resource

Recovery Act 2001, which has established a scheme to promote extended producer

responsibility in place of industry waste reduction plans. The objects of this Act are as follows:

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+ to encourage efficient use of resources and to reduce environmental harm in accordance with the principles of ecological sustainable development;

+ to ensure that resource management options are considered against a hierarchy of the following order:

i. avoidance of unnecessary resource consumption,

ii. resource recovery (including re-use, reprocessing, recycling and energy recovery), and

iii. disposal. + to provide for the continual reduction in waste generation, + to minimise the consumption of natural resources and the final disposal of waste by

encouraging the avoidance of waste and the re-use and recycling of waste, + to ensure that industry shares with the community the responsibility for reducing and

dealing with waste, + to ensure the efficient funding of waste and resource management planning, programs

and service delivery, + to achieve integrated waste and resource management planning, programs and service

delivery on a State-wide basis, + to assist in the achievement of the objectives of the Protection of the Environment

Operations Act 1997.

Ryde Development Control Plan 2014

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Act 2012, which commenced on 1

March 2013, has clarified the purpose and status of development control plans, being to

‘provide guidance’ to proponents and Councils in achieving land use zone objectives and

facilitating permissible development under an environmental planning instrument.

Furthermore, to assist in the assessment of development applications, the amended

legislation states that where a proposal does not comply with DCP controls, the consent

authority is to be ‘flexible in applying those provisions’ and allow for ‘reasonable alternative

solutions’ that achieve the objectives of those standards for dealing with that aspect of the

development. It is important to recall these revisions to the status and application of DCPs in

development assessment.

The provision of waste management for the proposal has given consideration of the relevant

provisions of the Ryde DCP 2014 (RDCP) contained in Part 7.2 of the RDCP. The proposal

generally complies with the numeric provisions outlined in the RDCP. Where the proposal

departs from the RDCP controls, it is not considered to have a negligible impact on the overall

quality of the proposal and minimal environmental impacts. An assessment against 7.2 of

RDCP is included below at 3.3.1 below.

2. Development Description

This DA seeks approval for staged development under Section 83B of the EP&A Act 1979 at

85 & 97 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park.

Development approval is sought under this application for a Concept Plan and Stage 1

construction of an 11-13 storey commercial office building and new road. To summarise

further:

The Concept Plan involves the redevelopment of the site for the purpose of

commercial and retail land uses, building envelopes, landscaping, pedestrian link, car

parking, and associated infrastructure. The Concept Plan includes the Stage 1

development and 3 x concept buildings on 85 Waterloo Road (subject to future

building approval)

Approval for the Stage 1 development includes the construction of an 11-13 storey

commercial office building and adjoining road within the rear north eastern part of the

site. The proposed road is consistent with the Ryde DCP, located at the rear of 97

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Waterloo Road, running between the south eastern and north western side

boundaries. This building has a total GFA of 15,932sqm.

As the three concept buildings on 85 Waterloo Road will be subject to detailed building DA

approval, which will require a WMP, this WMP focusses specifically on the Stage 1

development at 97 Waterloo Road.

3. Operational Waste Management Ineffective waste management for commercial premises can lead to environmental pollution,

offensive odours, litter, attraction of vermin and occupational safety and hygiene problems.

Effective waste management reduces costs through the reuse of resources and minimisation

of fees associated with removal, transportation and disposal of waste, and improves

environmental outcomes locally, regionally and globally. Effective waste management is

achieved through the implementation of a WMP for the operational life of the Project.

Figure 1 - Garbage Room on Lower Ground Floor

The garbage storage room will be at basement level in the north-east corner of

the site (refer to Figure 1).

The garbage room will include provision for at least 13 x 240 litre bins, amounting

to around 3,120L of both recycling and general waste storage.

Waste collection will occur via the loading dock adjacent to the garbage room and

will be by private waste removal contractor.

Frequency of waste collection will be as determined necessary by waste

contractor.

3.1 Identified Waste Streams

The operational phase of the Project will likely generate the following waste streams given the

intended use/activities to be undertaken:

+ plastic stretch wrapping and general plastic;

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+ cardboard and paper;

+ printer cartridges and toners; + general landfill waste;

+ maintenance waste (e.g. cleaning chemicals); and + e-waste and potentially hazardous wastes (e.g. batteries, smoke detectors, fluorescent

tubing).

+ Food waste

3.2 Anticipated Waste Volumes

Based on typical indicative waste generation in the RDCP as 10L/100sqm floor area/day for

both general and recyclable waste for office use, the following table provide anticipated waste generation for the proposal:

Waste 97 Waterloo Rd*

(litres) per day

85 Waterloo Rd** (litres)

per day

General Waste 1,593L 5,778L

Recycles Waste 1,593L 5,778L

Total Waste Generated*

3,186L 11,556

* Proposed GFA – 15,932sqm ** Proposed GFA - 85 Waterloo Road consists of three concept buildings – building DA approval to be obtained in the future.

Subject to confirmation by waste collection contractor.

3.3 Recycling, Reuse and Disposal

3.2.1 Apartment room and back of office Waste

It is anticipated that the Stage 1 development can adopt the simple waste management

processes consisting of the following:

Under desk bins and paper recycling bins are provided in office administration areas and

scrap paper collection and recycling.

Secure paper destruction recycling bins are also provided within the office areas.

Printer cartridges and toners will be collected in allocated bins for appropriate contractor

disposal. In addition to the above-noted waste management procedures, procedures

noted in the Section 3.2.2 and Section 3.2.3 should be implemented where relevant.

3.2.2 Food and Liquid Wastes

Any food wastes will be stored in designated bins within the waste storage location. Any

food wastes generated will be disposed of by a suitably qualified contractor to an appropriately licensed disposal facility

A suitably qualified contractor will dispose of any liquid wastes generated by tenants to an

appropriately licensed disposal facility.

No liquid wastes or wash down waters should be disposed of via the stormwater drainage

system. Wastewater storage tanks (including stormwater collection tanks) should be carefully monitored to ensure overflow does not occur.

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3.4 Waste Storage and Collection

3.3.1 Waste Storage Area

The waste storage areas will be include a dedicated and enclosed centralised waste and

recycling storage area.

The construction of this waste rooms and equipment will comply with Council and BCA

(Building Code of Australia) requirements and Australian Standards.

The proposal responds as follows to Section 2.3 - “All development” of 7.2 – Waste minimisation and Management of the RDCP:

Control Response

All commercial premises must have a dedicated

waste and recycling storage room or area,

which has adequate storage space to meet the

needs of the land use activity. Indicative waste

generation rates for various commercial

developments are listed in Schedule 3

Commercial Waste/Recycling Generation

Rates attached to this Part.

A waste storage room is located in the northeastern corner of the lower ground level of the building. This room is designed to be central and easily accessible for both tenants and waste collection contractors.

Note: Depending upon the size and type of the

development, it may be necessary to include a

separate waste/recycling storage room/area for

each tenancy.

The storage area will be sufficient to handle the waste generated by the proposal.

All waste and recycling storage rooms and

areas must be designed and constructed in

accordance with the requirements of Schedule

4 (refer S4.2 Waste and Recycling Storage

Rooms and S4.5. External Waste and

Recycling Storage Areas).

Noted.

The waste and recycling storage room or area

must provide separate containers for the

separation of recyclable materials from general

waste. Standard and consistent signage on how

to use the waste management facilities should be

clearly displayed.

Noted. This will apply to Stage 1 development.

Space must be provided in each occupancy

for the temporary storage of garbage and

recyclables generated in that area.

Noted. This will be provided in the Stage 1 development.

Hazardous and special waste is to be stored in

accordance with relevant occupational, health,

s a f e t y , and environmental protection

legislation.

Noted. No hazardous and special waste proposed to be stored on the site.

In multi storey developments, consideration must

be given to the convenient transportation of

waste and recycling from the various floors to the

central storage area. Such transportation system

may include a passenger or goods lifts, or a

garbage chute system.

The proposed storage room meets these conditions. The location provides easy access for both storage and collection, without reducing the amenity of the proposal and surrounding area.

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Separate space must be allocated for the storage

of liquid wastes etc. The liquid waste storage

areas must be undercover and bunded to prevent

the escape of spills or leaks.

Noted. This will apply to the site.

Space must be provided for the installation of

grease traps or other wastewater pre-treatment

equipment required by Sydney Water Corporation.

Grease traps must be installed outside the

building or in a dedicated grease trap room.

Grease traps must not be accessed through food

handling and storage areas.

Noted. However, no Grease traps or wastewater pre-treatment equipment required / proposed for the site.

In premises where more than 50 litres of seafood,

poultry or meat waste per day is generated, the

waste must be stored in a refrigerated waste

room until collected or have that waste

collected daily.

Noted. No more that 50L of this food waste proposed to be generated at any given time.

Space is to be provided for compactors and for any

other equipment necessary to manage the waste

and recycling likely to be generated on the

premises. Sufficient space is also required for

storage of the waste (such as cardboard boxes)

prior to processing.

Noted. Although no compactors are required or proposed to be provided.

Sufficient space in the development must be

allocated to store bulky items such as used

pallets and crates to prevent illegal dumping in the

public domain.

Noted.

Adequate access must be provided for the users,

waste collection staff and collection vehicles.

Where collection vehicles are required to drive into

a property to collect waste and recycling:

Noted. The waste storage area has been designed to ensure easy access for staff and collection vehicles.

The site must be designed to allow collection

vehicles to enter and exit the property in a

forward direction with minimal need for

reversing and to be operated with adequate

clearances; and

Noted. This has been considered with the design of the proposal.

The driveway and any basement space needed

are to be suitable for collection vehicles in terms

of pavement strength, spatial design, access

width, and height clearances. Appendix C

Collection Vehicles and Appendix D Vehicle

access/Turning Circles under the Better

Practice Guide for Waste Management in

Multi-Unit Dwellings, DECC 2008 are to be

used as a guide.

Noted. This has been considered in the design of the proposal.

3.3.2 Liquid Wastes Storage

All maintenance and cleaning chemicals, oils and fuels including associated wastes should be

stored separately in an appropriately bunded, well-ventilated area with a drain grease trap

and allow sufficient space for handling and storage in accordance with Australian Standard

AS 1940/2004 and relevant development consent conditions. (Liquid waste from grease traps

must be removed by a licensed waste contractor).

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3.3.3 Waste Collection Methods

Contractor Waste Collection

A contractor will be employed to collect and appropriately dispose of the majority of wastes

generated by the proposal. Written evidence of a valid and current contract with a licensed

waste collector is to be held at the premises.

Contracts with waste collection contractors will incorporate provisions for the collection,

recycling and appropriate disposal of the potentially contaminated and hazardous waste types

as noted in Section 4.2.3. Liquid wastes will only be collected by licensed waste contractors

as approved by Sydney Water and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage.

The private contractor’s fleet will determine size of refuse collection trucks; and collection

frequency determined by the amount of waste generated.

Waste Bin Types

The amount and type of bins used by the Project will depend on the Waste Management System

chosen for the Project. The Waste Minimisation Policy (2005) provides specifications for a range

of waste management equipment including crates and Mobile Garbage Bins (MGBs) which may

be referred to when deciding on appropriate bin sizes for waste types generated by the Project.

All waste and recycling must be stored in Council approved bins or skips, with lids closed to

reduce littering, stormwater pollution, odour and vermin communicated to cleaners and

housekeeping staff (and form part of any contractual conditions) to outline the cleaner’s waste

minimisation responsibilities.

3.4 Monitoring and Reporting Requirements

Audit and visual assessment of bins prior to collection will be undertaken within the first few

months of operation to ensure the WMP is sufficient for the development’s needs, with findings

recorded in a well-maintained logbook. An audit should also be undertaken on a half-yearly

basis to ensure employees are disposing of waste correctly.

Quantities of waste types disposed of and recycled should be documented for internal auditing.

Where audits show that segregation and recycling is not carried out effectively, additional

employee training should be undertaken and signage and procedures re-examined. The WMP

should be progressively improved and updated on an annual basis, or as required, to reflect

changes within the Waste Management System and to promote continual improvement of waste

management.

3.5 Roles and Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the each tenant of the commercial building and the hotel building to

routinely check waste sorting and storage areas for cleanliness, hygiene and OH&S issues. The tenants should also ensure all monitoring and audit results are well documented and carried out

as specified in the Waste Management Plan. It is the responsibility of the tenant and each employee to encourage awareness of the Waste Management System to ensure associated

recycling and waste handling procedures are carried out safely and effectively. 3.6 Additional Waste Minimisation Strategies

It is recommended that waste storage areas are provided within the hotel building at each level

within the service staff quarters and that waste is removed on a daily basis to the main garbage

room located at ground floor level.

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Appendix A

SWMMP Page 1 of 6

SITE WASTE MINIMISATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMMP)

Section 1: Applicant and Project Details (All Developments)

Applicant Details

Application No.

Name

Address

Phone number(s)

Email

Project Details

Address of development

Existing buildings and other structures currently on the site

Description of proposed development

This development achieves the waste objectives set out in City of Ryde DCP. The details on this form are the provisions and intentions for minimising waste relating to this project. All records demonstrating lawful disposal of waste will be retained and kept readily accessible for inspection by regulatory authorities such as Council, Office of Environment and Heritage or WorkCover NSW.

Name

Signature

Date

SWMMP Page 2 of 6

SITE WASTE MINIMISATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMMP)

Section 2: Demolition (All Types of Developments)

Address of development: _________________________________________________

most favourable least favourable

Reuse Recycling Disposal

Type of waste generated Estimate Volume (m

3)

or Weight (t)

Estimate Volume (m

3) or Weight (t)

Estimate Volume (m

3) or Weight (t)

Specify method of on site reuse, contractor and recycling outlet and /or waste depot to be used

Excavation material

Timber (specify)

Concrete

Bricks/pavers

Tiles

Metal (specify)

Glass

Furniture

Fixtures and fittings

Floor coverings

Packaging (used pallets, pallet wrap)

Garden organics

Containers (cans, plastic, glass)

Paper/cardboard

Residual waste

Hazardous/special waste e.g. asbestos (specify)

Other (specify)

SWMMP Page 3 of 6

SITE WASTE MINIMISATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMMP)

Section 3: Construction (All Types of Developments)

Address of development: _________________________________________________

most favourable least favourable

Reuse Recycling Disposal

Type of waste generated Estimate Volume (m

3) or

Weight (t)

Estimate Volume (m

3) or

Weight (t)

Estimate Volume (m

3)

or Weight (t)

Specify method of on site reuse, contractor and recycling outlet and/or waste depot to be used

Excavation material

Timber (specify)

Concrete

Bricks

Tiles

Metal (specify)

Glass

Plasterboard (offcuts)

Fixtures and fittings

Floor coverings

Packaging (used pallets, pallet wrap)

Garden organics

Containers (cans, plastic, glass)

Paper/cardboard

Residual waste

Hazardous/special waste (specify)

SWMMP Page 4 of 6

SITE WASTE MINIMISATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMMP)

Section 4: Ongoing Operation (Residential, Multi Unit, Commercial, Mixed Use and Industrial)

Address of development: _________________________________________________

Recyclables CompostablesResidual waste*

Other

Type of Waste and Estimated volumes

Paper/ cardboard

Metals/ plastics/glass

** Amount generated (L per unit per day)

** Amount generated (L per development per week)

Any reduction due to compacting equipment

*** Frequency of collections (per week)

** Number and size of storage bins required

Floor area required for storage bins (m2)

Floor area required for manoeuvrability (m2)

Height required for manoeuvrability (m)

* Current “non-recyclables” waste generation rates typically include food waste that might be further separated for composting.

** For more information: REFER Schedules under Ryde DCP 2010 Part 7.2 Waste Minimisation and Management for information about bin sizes, numbers and waste generation rates

*** For more information: REFER Council’s website for Waste and Recycling frequency of service information at: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au, or

http://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Environment/Waste+and+Recycling

or phone Council’s Customer Service Centre on 9952 8222

SWMMP Page 5 of 6

SITE WASTE MINIMISATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMMP)

Section 5: Construction Design (All Types of Developments)

Outline how measures for waste avoidance have been incorporated into the design, material purchasing and construction techniques of the development:

Materials

Lifecycle

SWMMP Page 6 of 6

SITE WASTE MINIMISATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMMP)

Section 6: Ongoing Management of Waste (All Types of Development) Detail the arrangements that would be appropriate for the ongoing use of waste facilities as provided in the development. Identify each stage of waste transfer between residents’ units/commercial tenancies and loading into the collection vehicle, detailing the responsibility for and location and frequency of, transfer and collection.