Waste Management Plans
for Victorian Developments
Victorian councils require Waste Management Plans for most planning permit applications. Each council has its own DCP or local planning policy specifying waste generation rates, bin requirements, and collection arrangements. Our platform has these built in.
Victorian WMP Requirements
Unlike NSW, Victorian waste management requirements are primarily governed by local council policies and the Environment Protection Act 2017. The key planning instruments are:
Local Planning Policies
Each Victorian council sets waste provisions through their planning scheme. Clause 22 policies commonly address waste storage, collection, and sustainability targets.
Sustainability Management Plans
Many inner-Melbourne councils (Port Phillip, Yarra, Melbourne) require a Green Star or sustainability component covering waste minimisation and circular economy principles.
Better Apartment Design Standards
Victoria's apartment design standards mandate minimum waste storage areas calculated per dwelling, with separation requirements for general waste, recycling, glass, and organics.
EPA Victoria Guidelines
Industrial and commercial developments must comply with EPA Victoria waste classification and duty provisions under the Environment Protection Act 2017.
What a Victorian WMP Must Include
- Waste generation estimates per dwelling (residential) or per m² net leasable area (commercial)
- Bin sizing for general waste, commingled recycling, glass, FOGO, and where applicable, e-waste and hard waste
- Bin storage room location, dimensions, and design (ventilation, washdown, drainage, lighting)
- Collection arrangements — private contractor vs council service, frequency, vehicle type
- Access for waste collection vehicles (including swept path for SRV/MRV if off-street collection)
- FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) provision — mandatory in most metropolitan councils
- Waste minimisation strategies aligned with Recycling Victoria framework
- Hard waste and bulky item storage provisions for residential developments
Key Differences: Victoria vs NSW
| Victoria | NSW | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary regulation | Local planning policies + EPA Act 2017 | Council DCPs + EPA waste guidelines |
| FOGO mandate | Mandatory in most metro councils | Varies by council |
| Glass separation | Separate glass stream common | Commingled with recycling |
| Apartment standards | Better Apartment Design Standards | SEPP 65 / ADG |
| Waste generation rates | Council-specific + state guidelines | Council DCP-specific |
31 Victorian Councils Covered
Our WMP generator includes council-specific waste generation rates and compliance parameters for all of the following Victorian councils:
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Get Started FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Do all Victorian councils require a Waste Management Plan?
Most metropolitan Victorian councils require a WMP for multi-dwelling residential developments (typically 3+ dwellings) and all commercial developments. Regional councils may have different thresholds. Check your specific council's planning scheme for exact requirements.
What is FOGO and do I need it in my WMP?
FOGO stands for Food Organics Garden Organics. Most metropolitan Victorian councils now mandate a separate FOGO waste stream for residential developments. Our generator automatically includes FOGO provisions where required by your council.
How are Victorian waste generation rates different from NSW?
Victorian councils generally set their own waste generation rates through local planning policies, while NSW councils use DCP-specific rates. Victorian rates often include a separate glass stream and FOGO stream that NSW councils don't always require.
Can I use PlanGen for a Green Star submission?
Yes. Our WMPs include waste minimisation strategies and recycling targets that align with Green Star rating requirements. For complex Green Star submissions, we also offer consultant services.