Waste Management Plans for The Hills Shire
The Hills Shire Council covers the rapidly developing North-West Sydney growth corridor. Their waste management requirements address both established suburban areas and new release precincts with different servicing arrangements around the new Metro stations.
The Hills Shire is experiencing significant development activity around the Sydney Metro Northwest corridor — Box Hill, North Kellyville, and Rouse Hill are seeing high-density apartment developments alongside traditional suburban housing. Council's waste DCP reflects this mix with different requirements for different development types and locations.
The Hills Shire WMP Requirements
- Operational WMP required for all multi-dwelling developments
- D&CWMP required for all demolition and construction phases
- Different requirements for developments in new release areas vs established suburbs
- Waste generation rates per The Hills DCP Part C Section 6
- Private collection arrangements required for developments exceeding 50 units
- FOGO provision required for all new residential developments
Common Project Types
Suburbs We Cover in The Hills Shire
The Hills Shire Waste Generation Rates
The following waste generation rates are indicative of The Hills Shire's requirements. Always confirm with the current version of The Hills DCP 2012, Part C Section 6 — Waste Management as rates are periodically updated.
| Development Type | General Waste | Recycling | FOGO |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment | 70L/unit/wk | 35L/unit/wk | 10L/unit/wk |
| 2-bed apartment | 100L/unit/wk | 50L/unit/wk | 15L/unit/wk |
| Townhouse | 140L/unit/wk | 70L/unit/wk | 40L/unit/wk |
Note: Rates are indicative and subject to council updates. Contact us for current confirmed rates.
Common WMP Issues in The Hills Shire
Based on our experience preparing WMPs for The Hills Shire, these are the most common reasons plans are returned for amendment:
Metro corridor requirements
Developments near Metro stations have specific waste handling requirements related to the underground infrastructure. WMPs must consider access restrictions during and after Metro construction.
Our Experience in The Hills Shire
PlanGen Consulting has delivered waste management plans for developments across The Hills Shire. Our principal consultant Nathan Smith has 8+ years of specialist experience and understands the specific DCP requirements, waste generation rates, and submission expectations for this council area.
We prepare Operational WMPs, Demolition & Construction WMPs, Construction Management Plans, and Green Star waste credit documentation for The Hills Shire developments of all scales — from boutique residential to major commercial projects.
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