SEPP 65 - Apartment Design Guide

04 I BuildingPerformance criteria4W-1Waste storage facilities are designed to minimiseimpacts on the streetscape, building entry andamenity of residentsAcceptable solutions1. Adequately sized storage areas for rubbish binsare located discreetly away from the front of thedevelopment or in the basement car park2. Garbage storage areas are well ventilatedFigure 4W.4 Well designed, easily accessible and clean garbage roomsimprove the collection and management of household waste3. Circulation design allows bins to be easilymanoeuvred between storage and collectionpoints4. Temporary storage is provided for large bulk itemssuch as mattresses5. A waste management plan is preparedPerformance criteria4W-2Domestic waste is minimised by providing safe andconvenient source separation and recyclingAcceptable solutions1. All dwellings have a waste cupboard or temporarystorage area of sufficient size to hold two daysworth of garbage recyclingFigure 4W.5 Garbage areas should allow for sufficient space to manoeuvrebins and sort waste for recycling2. Communal garbage rooms are in convenient andaccessible locations related to each vertical core3. For mixed use developments, residential garbagestorage areas and access are separate andsecure from other uses4. Alternative waste disposal methods such ascomposting are providedFigure 4W.6 For taller development, garbage chutes can be located onfloors to allow for convenient disposal of wasteDRAFT | Apartment Design Guide I September 2014127