A Waste Management Plan must include details of:
- Land use
- Waste generation
- Waste systems
- Bin quantity, size and colour
- Collection frequency
- Bin storage rooms
- Scaled waste management drawings
- Storage and waste collection
- Waste contractors
- Additional waste requirements
- Signage.
Questions or help needed?
If you have any queries or need assistance in creating a Waste Management Plan, contact us on 03 9658 9658. Your enquiry will be referred to a member of our Waste team who will assist you.
Waste management plan guidelines
The Waste Management Plan guidelines will help developers and planning permit applicants in the City of Melbourne to prepare a plan to manage their development's waste and recycling needs.
Waste generation rates
We recommend the following waste generation rates be used for calculating waste volumes in commercial developments:
Templates
We have provided the following waste management plan templates for small residential, commercial and mixed use developments.
Large scale developments require a detailed plan, which may need to be prepared by a waste consultant.
