Therefore, it is becoming increasingly important to minimise, separate and recycle waste. This will lead to significant social, economic and environmental benefits. By reducing, recycling and reusing waste you can:
• reduce the amount of waste going to landfill
• reduce emissions, pollution and contamination
• protect scarce resources
• reduce overall construction costs
• reduce tipping fees
• sell salvaged recourses
• contribute towards Council’s waste reduction targets for your community.
Why do we need to change our view of
Waste Management?
Why do we need to change our view of Waste Management?
• Construction Waste Management in practice.
• What is construction and demolition waste?
• What can be recycled and should be reused?
• Stormwater management during construction.
• Operational waste.
Green waste and composting
Where can I find out more?
Mandatory Requirements
Council’s Best Practice Standard.
This fact sheet explains how simple design decisions can influence the amount of construction waste being produced and operational waste streams being separated. Considering waste requirements during a project’s early design stage can help you save money and reduce negative impacts on the environment. It will explain how the 3R waste minimisation concept – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle – can be applied to your building project.