The project on the previous journal post has been reviewed by council and this is what they have asked for. This is utter madness and has to be seen to be believed…. See excerpts quoted verbatim from council advice. “The lunatics are running the asylum”. This is the world of specialist engineers, obsessed with their own silo’d systems that refuse to engage with the larger picture (because it is too complex).
Bear in mind this is a relatively most compact site, with precedents all over Sydney for wheel out and wheel in rubbish collection.
Waste Management Branch
22. Integrated Onsite Waste Collection – Developments are to be designed to permit integrated onsite waste collection by Council’s standard 10800mm heavy rigid waste collection vehicle. A detailed swept path analysis supported by scaled architectural plans to be submitted to Council to permit a detailed assessment. The swept path model is to:
a. Demonstrate compliance with Australian Standard AS2890.2.
b. On-street parking to be provided on both sides of the road to demonstrate a business-as-usual model responsive to local traffic and parking available within the locality.
c. Council’s standard heavy vehicle waste collection vehicle to:
i. Enter and exit the site in a forward direction.
ii. Can perform all required access and collection manoeuvres without impeding vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist and user safety.
iii. Have unobstructed minimum height clearances, maximum ramp grades, maximum rates of change, and unobstructed operational clearances throughout all required manoeuvres (ingress, egress, loading bay access).
iv. A minimum 500mm clearance from all obstructions to be demonstrated throughout all required vehicle manoeuvres to permit scheduled collections.
Note – The kerbside presentation of Council’s waste and recycling streams is not an acceptable solution,
23. Integrated On-Site Loading Area – To support the provision of a safe and efficient waste collection service, the integrated on-site loading area is to be:
a. Fully enclosed, walled and accessed via a restricted opening to provide physical separation from vehicles, pedestrian, cyclists, and other users.
b. Mechanically ventilated
c. Acoustic attenuation and supporting report to be provided to Council by a qualified acoustic consultant
d. Provide a 2000mm unobstructed clearance at the rear of the vehicle to support the collection of Councils waste streams
25. Waste Chute System – A waste chute system to be provided, accessible and available to residential dwellings on each level. Detailed architectural plans to be submitted that demonstrate:
a. A separate waste chute is to be provided for Councils assigned waste stream
b. The chute inlet to be located within close proximity to the central elevator core
c. The infrastructure to provide safe, efficient, and accessible access for all users
d. The path of travel from individual dwellings to the chute inlet to not exceed a maximum of 20000mm, accessed directly from the residential corridor, and not require residents to travel to other levels
e. Acoustic attenuation to adjacent dwellings on each residential level and a supporting report to be provided to Council compiled by a qualified acoustic consultant
f. Doors to be unlocked to permit unobstructed resident access
26. Bin Cupboard – A designated bin cupboard to be provided adjacent to the chute cupboard/s on each residential level. To accommodate Councils assigned waste and recycling streams the bin cupboard to incorporate the following infrastructure:
a. Minimum internal dimensions of 1000mm width by 1000mm depth per 240L bin proposed or dimensioned as prescribed by Council
b. Accessed via 180-degree, outwards opening, self-closing, sealed doors
c. Bin path of travel from the cupboard to the central elevator core to be tiled to permit scheduled cleaning
d. Doors to be unlocked to permit unobstructed resident access
27. Organics Waste Storage Room – A communal Organics Waste Storage Room to be provided adjacent to the bin cupboard on ground floor within each building. To accommodate Councils Organics waste stream the room to incorporate the following infrastructure:
a. Minimum unobstructed internal dimensions to be provided using one of the following calculations:
i. Single Sided = (2200mm) width by (Organics Bin Allocation x 600mm) depth
ii. Double Sided = (3200mm) width by (Organics Bin Allocation x 300mm) depth
b. Accommodate the buildings anticipated waste volumes
c. Minimum 1200mm wide doorway opening
28. Chute Room – A chute room to be provided within the basement to accommodate Councils assigned bin infrastructure below each of the respective chute outlet/s. The room to accommodate the following infrastructure:
a. A circular carousel system under each of the chute outlets large enough to accommodate 4x 660L bins
29. Waste Collection Room – A waste collection room to be located within close proximity to the integrated on-site waste loading bay. The room to accommodate the following infrastructure:
a. Room large enough to accommodate the entire bin allocation with 200mm clearance between each bin for manoeuvrability
b. Bunded bin wash bay to permit scheduled cleaning of Councils assigned bin infrastructure
c. Accessed via dual, 180-degree, outwards opening, self-closing sealed doors with a minimum opening of 1800mm
d. Room enclosed, walled, and not permit through access to other on-site infrastructure
e. Adequate lock infrastructure to restrict resident access
30. Bulky Waste Collection Room – A bulky waste collection room to be located within close proximity to the integrated on-site waste loading bay. The room to accommodate the following infrastructure:
a. Minimum unobstructed internal area in accordance with the following calculation:
Bulky waste area (m2) = total dwellings x 0.25m2
Minimum area of 10m2 to be provided to accommodate Councils waste stream
b. Accessed via dual, 180-degree, outwards opening, self-closing sealed doors with a minimum opening of 1800mm
c. Minimum unobstructed internal width of 1800mm
d. Room enclosed, walled, and not permit through access to other on-site infrastructure
e. Adequate lock infrastructure to restrict resident access
31. Integrate On-Site Waste and Recycling Storage and Collection Infrastructure – All integrated on-site waste and recycling storage and collection infrastructure outlined above to incorporate the following infrastructure, including but not limited to:
a. Integrated wholly within the developments-built form to support an enhanced urban design outcome,
b. Rooms to be free of pylons, obstructions and other external services,
c. Permit safe, efficient, and unobstructed work practices for assigned users and waste collection staff,
d. Mechanical ventilation,
e. Automated lighting,
f. Hold and cold-water taps,
g. Drainage connected to the sewer,
h. Minimum unobstructed internal height clearance of 2700mm,
i. Water proofing throughout all intersections and extend 1200mm high on walls,
j. Doors locked through Councils bi-lock system. Councils’ key specifications will be provided upon request.
This is what it does to the site.
Essentially the entire ground floor is devoted to bins and the bin truck.
