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Guidelines for preparing a waste management plan

Guidelines overview

These guidelines are for developers and planning permit applicants in the City of Melbourne.

Waste services

Information on the waste services provided by the City of Melbourne, in relation to individual dwellings, plus low and high density developments.

Key criteria

Land use, waste generation and systems

Land use, waste generation and systems

Land use, waste generation and waste systems are the first things you need to consider when preparing your waste management plan.

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Bin choices, collection frequency and storage

Bin choices, collection frequency and storage

You will also need to consider your choice of bins, including quantity, size, collection frequency and storage.

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Drawings, collection plans and contractors

Drawings, collection plans and contractors

Scaled waste management drawings, storage and waste collection, and waste contractors are also things to consider.

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Additional requirements and signage

Additional requirements and signage

Additional requirements are listed here, including hard waste, green waste and charity goods, along with signage information.

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