Demolition and/or construction waste
This page details the waste management requirements during the demolition and construction phase of a development.
The NSW Government Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041 sets an 80% recycling target for all waste streams, inclusive of demolition and construction waste.
A Waste and Recycling Management Plan - Demolition and Construction must be submitted with any application involving excavation, demolition and/or construction waste. This plan must outline how an application meets those targets.
What is demolition and construction waste?
Demolition and construction waste includes excavated rock and soil, and materials from previous development e.g. asphalt, bricks, concrete, timber, vegetation.
Demolition waste can also include problem wastes such as asbestos and contaminated soil. (https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment/contaminated-land/managing-contaminated-land)
Information regarding asbestos management can be found under Council’s Policies, plans and regulations – Asbestos.
How is demolition and construction waste managed?
The construction project manager, as well as procurement officers, will need to be familiar with how the contractors and subcontractors manage recyclable materials, or dispose of any waste.
The Environment Protection Authority has developed two documents to assist you. These documents detail how to reduce the risk of unlawful or fraudulent behaviour by contractors or subcontractors during tender, contract and building phases:
Waste management Record Keeping
Records must be kept in relation to the disposal of demolition and construction waste and provided to the Principal Certifier prior to the release of the Occupation Certificate. These records must include the following information as a minimum:
- The contact details of the person who removed the waste
- The waste carrier vehicle registration
- The date and time of waste collection
- A description of the waste (type and estimated quantity) and whether the waste is to be reused, recycled, or sent to landfill
- The address of the disposal location/s
- The corresponding tip docket or receipt, including the date and time of delivery and a description of the waste (type and quantity)