Supplementary Planning Guidance WASTE COLLECTION AND STORAGE FACILITIES

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1 WASTE COLLECTION AND STORAGE FACILITIES Approved March 2007

2 Waste Collection and Storage Facilities (Approved by Council 22 nd March 2007)

3 Contents Page 1 Introduction 2 - Waste Management Contact Details 3 2 Planning and Waste Policy Issues 5 3 General Requirements 7 - Residential Developments 7 - Commercial Developments 7 - Mixed Developments 8 4 Submitting Planning Applications 9 - Planning Conditions 9 - Planning Restrictions 11 5 Waste and Recycling Storage Capacities 12 - Residential Developments 12 - Commercial Developments 14 6 Waste Containerisation and Storage Locations 15 - External Waste and Recycling Storage 15 - Location of External Bin Stores and Storage Areas 16 - External Waste Footprint 17 - Home Composting 18 - Communal Composting Facilities 18 - Signage and Labelling 18 - Additional Considerations for Commercial Developments 18 - Mixed Use Developments 19 - Community / Bring Recycling Facilities 19 7 Bin storage area design and specification 21 - Size of Enclosures 21 - Wash Down Provisions 22 8 Waste and Recycling collection Access 23 - Access for Vehicles 23 - Access for Refuse Collectors 23 - Bulky/Commercial Containers 24 Appendices 1 Bin storage capacities, footprints and other requirements 25 2 Relevant Development Plan Policies 26 3 Cardiff Unitary Development Plan 28 4 Vehicle Dimensions / Turning Spaces 30 5 Bin Specification 31 6 Compaction 32 7 Bin Enclosure Design Guidance 33 8 Health & Safety Requirements 34 9 DTI Code of Practice Site Waste Management Plans Reference Documents Consultations on Draft SPG Consultation Responses 41 Approved by Council 1 22 nd March 2007

4 1 Introduction 1.1 This Supplementary Planning Guidance Note (SPG) supplements policies in the South Glamorgan (Cardiff Area) Replacement Structure Plan and City of Cardiff Local Plan relating to the provision of waste management facilities in new development. 1.2 The guidance has been the subject of consultation as outlined in Appendix 11 and Appendix 12 identifies the main proposed changes and other responses to the comments received. It was approved by Council on 22 nd March This SPG replaces the previous waste collection and storage facilities SPG adopted by the Council in January Primarily it is intended to assist developers and landowners on the provision of appropriate waste management facilities in new development. It also acts as a practical guide to minimum standards for planners, architects, developers and property managers to assist in planning and designing systems for the storage and collection of refuse, and for recycling facilities in domestic and commercial developments. This will ensure they accord with the Council s waste management strategies and collection arrangements. 1.4 The Welsh Assembly Government supports the use of Supplementary Guidance (SPG) to set out detailed guidance on the way in which development plan policies will be applied in particular circumstances or areas. SPG must be consistent with development plan polices and national planning policy guidance. It may be taken into account as a material planning consideration in planning decisions. 1.5 Policies in the existing development plan to which this SPG relates are identified in Appendix The Council placed the Cardiff Unitary Development Plan on deposit in October However, following introduction of the European SEA (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Directive, in May 2005 the Council resolved, with the agreement of Welsh Assembly Government to cease preparation of the Cardiff UDP and commence preparation of a Local Development Plan (LDP). The relevance of the UDP to this guidance is addressed in Appendix The Guide affords an opportunity to adopt sustainable waste management practices and to design out frequently occurring difficulties. It is hoped that by working with the Local Authority mutual advantages can be gained in ensuring a clean and therefore safer environment. 1.8 Cardiff County Council is already working with partners in initiatives such as Communities First in areas of Cardiff, and as part of this work is introducing modern waste facilities and introducing comprehensive recycling for households to demonstrate good practice. 1.9 The council will work in partnership with developers to implement guidance on waste collection and storage facilities. However where refuse storage Approved by Council 2 22 nd March 2007

5 accommodation is not provided in accordance with this Guide, or with any agreed alternative arrangements, the council has a variety of powers either to secure compliance or to decline to accept adoption or waste collection proposals from developers. These include enforcement powers under Town and Country Planning Legislation where specific conditions of planning permission are breached or where development is not carried out in accordance with the approved proposals. If developers decide to implement waste management proposals, which fail to meet modern collection or disposal standards, and therefore cause the council as Waste Collection Authority to incur additional costs or to make special arrangements, the council may expect developers to fund such costs or provide and maintain appropriate facilities. Alternatively it may be unable to collect waste directly from individual properties and may have to offer nearby public highway collection points. Where developers offer roads and infrastructure for adoption, proposals which depart from this Guide are unlikely to be agreed. However, the council will be prepared to discuss alternative approaches before resorting to these remedies. Waste Management Legislation 1.10 Where a specific issue is not covered, or clarification is required, technical enquiries can be made to: Waste Strategy Waste Management Lamby Way Depot, Lamby Way Rumney CARDIFF CF3 2HP Telephone: Fax: lambyreception@cardiff.gov.uk If you have general enquiries about this document and its planning policy implications, please contact: Policy Group Strategic Planning Section Cardiff County Council County Hall, Atlantic Wharf CARDIFF CF10 4UW Telephone: Fax: stwilliams@cardiff.gov.uk Potential developers are encouraged in the first instance to contact the Development Control group for the area in which their site lies. For guidance on area boundaries please contact Planning Development Control Reception, City Hall on Approved by Council 3 22 nd March 2007

6 2 Planning and Waste Policy Issues 2.1 Current adopted planning policy concerning the provision of waste management facilities in new developments is found in the South Glamorgan (Cardiff Area) Replacement Structure Plan and City of Cardiff Local Plan (see Appendix A). Coupled with national planning policy these policies support a requirement for waste management facilities within new developments. In view of this the Council will expect all new developments to make provision for appropriate recycling facilities when planning permission is sought. The exact location, nature and type of facilities required will be matter for discussion with the Waste Management service of the Council with the help of this Guidance. 2.2 The European and national context of waste management has changed significantly since adoption of the Local Plan in January In particular, legislation and guidance sets many targets designed to achieve a more sustainable approach to how we deal with waste. These are set out in the Welsh National Waste Strategy Wise About Waste. In order to deliver these challenging objectives, the Council is required to be more proactive in managing municipal waste in particular. For example, the Council is required to raise the amount of municipal waste recycled or composted to 25% by 2006/07, and to 40% by 2009/10. Concurrently, the amount of biodegradable waste sent to landfills such as Lamby Way has to be reduced to 75% of its 1995 level by 2010, to 50% by 2013, and to 35% by These targets will not be met unless the Council acts in conjunction with developers and others to ensure new development is designed to encourage waste reduction, recycling, composting and separation at source. The Council will therefore use all powers at its disposal to insist upon modern storage, collection and treatment facilities whenever new development is planned. As part of this it will interpret current Local Plan policy in the light of other material considerations, particularly national policy. 2.4 National planning guidance requires a more sustainable approach to waste facilities in new developments. Paragraph 1.10 of Technical Advice Note (Wales) 21: Waste (TAN 21) for example requires the land use planning system in Wales to encourage sensitive waste management and to ensure that opportunities for incorporating re-use / recycling facilities in new developments are properly considered. Annex D16 reinforces this by adding the design of new housing developments should also maximise the opportunity for home recycling by incorporating sufficient space in new homes for small recycling bins within each property... Paragraph 6.3 is more specific: At the design stage of all major developments, and particularly for housing, as an integral part of the scheme, provision should be made, as far as practicable, to collect, compost and recycle either at individual buildings, or at easily accessible sites within the development site itself. Waste minimisation and recovery efforts at the design, construction and demolition stage should be made by developers and information Approved by Council 4 22 nd March 2007

7 regarding such efforts should be sought in all planning applications for major development. 2.5 TAN 21 also urges in paragraph 7.3 local planning authorities,... in the approval of the design of new development, should secure adequate facilities for the management of municipal waste and lists various facilities including recycling and separation of household waste through bring systems. In the context of industrial and commercial waste, paragraph 8.3 has an equally strong message: raising awareness... and recognising shared objectives to minimise waste and manage waste more efficiently should be reinforced, where appropriate, by local planning authorities through... development control. 2.6 In order to help implement the Wales Waste Strategy and the obligations in European Union Directives, TAN21 requires authorities to jointly prepare a Regional Waste Plan for their region. The current Regional Waste Plan for South East Wales was endorsed by all the local planning authorities that make up the region in March This aims to achieve the 2020 Landfill Directive targets by 2013 through principally maximising recycling and composting. In view of this the requirements contained within this SPG align with the strategy set out in the current Regional Waste Plan. Approved by Council 5 22 nd March 2007

8 3 General Requirements 3.1 The general requirements for all developments (including conversions and changes of use) are to provide: on-site waste, recycling and composting, separation and storage facilities communal waste, separation, recycling, composting and storage facilities for larger developments access arrangements for refuse vehicles and personnel for collection purposes 3.2 All waste and recycling should be separated at source and stored off the highway (storage of waste is not permitted on the public highway or footway). Storage may be in a purpose built refuse store (or other appropriate screened location), or in a bulk containerised system held within the boundary of the site. The storage location should be accessible with the minimum of travel distance from the roadway in order to reduce the potential for spillage. Dedicated waste streams (compostable, recycling and residual waste) should be presented onto the kerbside (or other agreed location) for collection on the appropriate collection day(s) 3.3 In all residential dwellings, provision should be made for the internal and external storage of the following separated waste streams: Compostable Waste; including cardboard, grass cuttings, wood shavings, leaves, plants and cuttings. Dry Recyclables; clean co-mingled recyclable items for example glass, plastics, metals, paper. Waste; items which can t currently be composted or recycled 3.4 Residential Developments - All residential dwellings will be provided with 240 litre wheelie bins for compostable waste and general waste, and green bags for dry recyclables. Where the provision of wheelie bins is not appropriate alternative arrangements will be made. In high density dwellings (e.g. Flats) larger bulk 660 or 1100 litre bins will be specified (including bins to hold multiple green recycling bags). Bulk bins must be provided by the developer, owner, landlord or other agent and abide by Council specifications. 3.5 Residential developments should provide sufficient storage for the total amount of waste and recycling produced over a 15 day period. Further guidance on calculating the predicted volumes for waste are included within this guidance. 3.6 Commercial Development - In commercial, industrial and retail developments the bin provision and storage requirements will need to reflect the collection frequency and specific requirements of the selected contractors. All waste must be containerised and stored off the public highway. 3.7 Operators of commercial premises are required by law to enter into a commercial waste agreement with a registered waste carrier for the disposal of their waste. Approved by Council 6 22 nd March 2007

9 3.8 Mixed Developments - If a development is of a mixed nature (e.g. commercial and residential) separate storage facilities and collection arrangements must be made. Commercial waste must not be mixed with residential waste. 3.9 Access - Sufficient access arrangements for waste collection vehicles and personnel must be provided, and include; dedicated space for refuse collection vehicles to pull up and collect bins with the minimum travel distance from the vehicle to the agreed kerbside collection point. adequate access to enable residents or staff to transport waste to the place of storage and to safely move bins and refuse to the designated kerbside collection point. in cases where a collection location other than the kerbside is agreed; sufficient space for a collection vehicle and operatives to safely manoeuvre. adequately sized access pathways and service roads, free of obstruction with suitable dropped kerbs and crossovers. Further details including bin travel distances, vehicle sizes and turning circles, crossovers / dropped kerbs and access paths and access road sizes are detailed throughout this guidance Throughout this guide, development includes any new or altered building, any redevelopment, and any change of use or conversion of existing buildings which requires planning permission The collection of recycling and compostable materials is an evolving service and specific requirements may vary. Developers and agents should contact the council for specific advice on current collection arrangements. Approved by Council 7 22 nd March 2007

10 4 Submitting Planning Applications 4.1 All full and reserved matters applications for planning permission (both commercial and residential) are required to incorporate details of composting, recycling and waste storage and collection facilities where appropriate. Applications should clearly identify; an adequate footprint for the internal and external storage waste and recycling the proposed location for the storage of composting, recycling and waste The type and design of the proposed composting, recycling and waste facilities (e.g. bin sizes or recycling bank ) the kerbside presentation (or other agreed) location for collection access routes for collection vehicles, operatives, residents and staff If the construction of a dedicated bin store is proposed, further details of this construction should also be provided. 4.2 Where composting, recycling and waste containers are to be taken to a collection point (other than the kerbside at the front of the property) by residents or staff, additional method statements must be provided; describing the proposed method of transporting containers to the dedicated collection point, and the access and turning space for refuse collection vehicles. Planning Conditions 4.3 Development Control will consult and take into account the views of Waste Management on all types of commercial and residential development. Planning Conditions will be imposed to ensure that satisfactory waste storage and collection details have been received and agreed before development commences. The beneficial use of a development will not normally be granted until the agreed waste management facilities and arrangements are put in place. No development shall take place until details of facilities for the storage of refuse containers have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The facilities approved shall be provided before the development is brought into beneficial use. 4.4 For large developments (e.g. 5 or more dwellings, mixed use developments and, retail) the applicant is advised to contact the Council to determine specific composting, recycling and waste storage and collection requirements. 4.5 Waste minimisation, effective waste management and recycling should be considered at the design stage of all major developments, and before a planning application is made. Early consideration to the demolition and construction phases as well as the development in use will provide significant benefit and cost savings. Approved by Council 8 22 nd March 2007

11 Site Waste Management Plans 4.6 For large developments (5 or more dwellings and all commercial developments) applicants are recommended to submit a Site Waste Management Plan as part of their planning application, following the guidance in the DTI Code of Practice (Site Waste Management Plans). These plans should identify the volume and type of construction and demolition waste material, opportunities for the reuse and recovery of materials, and demonstrate how off-site disposal of waste will be minimised and managed. These plans do not require approval by the planning authority, but are likely to become statutory in future. Further information on Site Waste Management Plans can be found in the DTI Code of Practice. Use of Recycled Materials 4.7 It is recommended that architects specify and developers use, locally sourced recycled or reused materials where possible. For example, paths and driveways can be made from recycled aggregate. Recycled bricks or stone could add character to a building. This approach can minimise the ecological footprint of the construction, support the local economy, and encourage more sustainable development. Waste Strategy and Management Plans 4.8 Large mixed use, commercial and retail proposals (of 50 or more dwellings or any commercial development which includes public access) are required to include a more in depth operational Waste Strategy and Management Plan as part of the planning permission application. Such a document should predict the waste arisings of the development in use (including public realm areas), consider the key operational issues that will effect waste management and provide detail on the proposed waste management strategy and design proposals. Strategies must reflect national and regional waste management priorities, and demonstrate how the proposed development will contribute to the achievement of current compositing, recycling and landfill diversion targets. Developer Contributions 4.9 Where planning permission is granted compensatory measures may be sought to mitigate adverse impacts that the development would otherwise create. Such measures could typically include: - Provision of communal bring facilities for recycling - Improving the provision of and access to recycling facilities for city centre residents - Provision of litter and recycling facilities for visitors to the city centre - Provision of litter facilities for all premises of the A3 class (for further information consult the Restaurants, Takeaways and other Food and Drink Uses SPG ) - Waste minimisation, composting and recycling promotion and education Section 106 agreements and Planning Conditions will be used to ensure adverse impacts on the provision of Waste Management recycling and composting services are mitigated. Approved by Council 9 22 nd March 2007

12 4.10 All applicants are strongly encouraged to contact waste management for preapplication discussions in order to clarify the requirements. This will often save time in the application process. Built Heritage 4.11 The historic built environment - encompassing archaeology, scheduled ancient monuments, listed buildings, locally listed buildings, conservation areas and historic parks, gardens and landscapes - is especially sensitive to change. It is important that development proposals involving waste management are sympathetic to the historic built environment Full details of waste storage and access should be provided within planning applications that affect the historic built environment. Due to the sensitivity of these areas it will not normally be appropriate to address waste management issues through conditions on planning approvals For further information please contact the Council s Conservation Team on (029) Approved by Council nd March 2007

13 5 Waste and Recycling Storage Capacities 5.1 Before submitting an application, the volumes of waste and recycling which are likely to be produced must be calculated in order to ensure that adequate internal and external storage provision is made. The following section gives guidance on the typical volumes of waste and recycling arising form residential and commercial developments. Residential Developments 5.2 All residential developments are required to provide adequate storage for 3 dedicated waste streams; composting, recycling and waste. Provision must be made for the total volume of all waste streams produced over a 15 day period. The following information gives a guide as to the predicted volume of waste for residential developments (for a summary of the requirements refer to Appendix 1). Individual developments will vary significantly and applicants are advised to contact the Council for more specific advice. Houses 5.3 Individual dwellings (up to 4 bedrooms) should provide adequate storage capacity for: 240 Litres Dry Recyclables (equivalent to 4 Green Bags) 240 Litres Compostable Waste 240 Litres General Waste For each additional person / bedroom within a house the following capacities should be added: 60 Litres Dry Recyclables 60 Litres Compostable Waste 60 Litres General Waste 5.4 Residential dwellings should also have a minimum of three internal storage containers, each with a minimum capacity of 60 Litres for dry recyclables, compostable waste and general waste. Approved by Council nd March 2007

14 5.5 Internal Storage space should generally be assessed in accordance with the criteria set out in table 4. Size of Dwelling (rooms) Number of Bedrooms Storage Space Required (m3) One Two Three Four Five Six Table 4 Internal Waste Storage Residential Developments 5.6 Bins should be located in a suitably screened location within the building, and could be integrated into the design and layout of kitchen and utility areas. Flats and Apartments 5.7 High density, multiple occupancy dwellings of five, 1-2 bedroom flats should provide a minimum adequate storage capacity for: 660 Litres Dry Recyclables 240 Litres Compostable Waste 660 Litres General Waste For each additional person / bedroom within a flat the following capacities should be added: 60 Litres Dry Recyclables 30 Litres Compostable Waste 60 Litres General Waste For high density, multiple occupancy developments (particularly 1 bed flats, where storage space is limited) the internal storage requirements could be reduced, provided that communal external waste and recycling storage facilities are close and easily accessible. Approved by Council nd March 2007

15 TYPE OF DWELLING RECYCLING COMPOST WASTE HOUSES Single Dwelling (up to 4 Bedrooms) (Additional Capacity per Bedroom) FLATS Up to 4 flats (1-2 beds) Flats (1-2 Bed) (Additional capacity per 1 Bedroom Flat) (Additional capacity per 2 Bedroom Flat) Table 1 waste storage capacities for residential developments NUMBER OF FLATS (up to 2 bedrooms) RECYCLING COMPOST WASTE Table 2 Quick guide for waste storage capacities in flats Additional provision should be made for houses of 5 bedrooms or more and developments of flats and apartments which include 3 bed + properties. Commercial Developments 5.5 The guidance below includes approximate total waste storage capacities for a range of commercial developments. The actual capacity required will vary according to the exact nature of the commercial activities and the frequency of collections agreed with a commercial waste contractor. It should be noted that the figures in table 3 assume that there is regular collection of waste and recyclables. It is not uncommon for commercial premises to have between 5 and 7 collections per week. At least two day s additional contingency waste storage should be provided for, over and above the regular volumes stored prior to collection. Most commercial activities will produce Hazardous Waste which will require special provision for storage and collection. It is strongly advised that the Approved by Council nd March 2007

16 applicant conducts a waste audit prior to the submission of planning permission, in order to predict the storage capacity and determine the storage and collections facility requirements. At least a third of the space should be allowed for the storage of recyclables. Type of Premises Offices Retail Premises Serving Food Hotels & Accommodation Storage Capacity 2500 Litres per 1000m 2 gross floor space 5000 Litres per 1000m 2 gross floor space *500 Litres per 20 Dining Spaces or 600 Litres per 100 meals served 35 Litres per room / day or **1500 Litres per 20 dining spaces * certain food outlets such as fast food restaurants and takeaways will produce substantially more waste ** the volume of waste depends to a large extent on the type of hotel and facilities offered Table 3 Waste Storage Capacities in Commercial Premises Approved by Council nd March 2007

17 6 Waste Containerisation and Storage Locations The requirements for waste storage are set out in the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended by SI 2001/335). The requirements are also outlined in BS5906:1980(1987) Code of practice for the storage and on-site treatment of solid waste from buildings. External Waste and Recycling Storage 6.5 All waste and recycling should be contained in either bins/bags as specified by Cardiff Council, maybe in a purpose built refuse store (or other appropriate screened location), or in a bulk containerised system held within the boundary of the site. Houses 6.6 All individual dwellings will be provided with; Green Composting Bin Green Recycling Bags Black Waste Bin 240 Litre 60 Litres each (approx. volume of a full bag) 240 Litre Waste must be correctly separated in line with the latest guidelines which are provided to residents by the Council. The Council will provide residents with green recycling bags as required. Flats and Apartments 6.7 For developments higher density and higher population housing, it is essential that developers make adequate storage provision and design facilities which will cope with the waste volume demand, frequency of collection, and public amenity. 6.8 Developers of high density, multiple occupancy dwellings of five or more flats must provide a dedicated refuse store or screened storage area for bulk bins. The bin store must be capable of housing the maximum number of containers required, based on an assessment of projected arisings. 6.9 Bulk storage bins (660 Litre or 1100 Litre Eurobins) are generally specified for flats and apartments and must be provided by the developer or owner of the property to meet the bin specification requirements of the Council. The capacity and total number of bins required should be calculated by using the data in section 5 and Appendix 1 as a guide. Bin provision will be made up of: Green Composting Bins 240 / 660 / 1100 Litre Recycling Bins 660 or 1100 Litre Waste Bins 660 or 1100 Litre Residents will be provided with green recycling bags and bio bags (for composting), which when full should be taken to the bulk recycling bins. Where a Approved by Council nd March 2007

18 management company is involved, arrangements should be made with the Council to ensure that an adequate number of bags are provided. High Rise 6.10 In high rise developments where it is not convenient for residents to take waste to a single storage area, or a large enough waste storage area cannot be found, alternative arrangements need to be considered. Communal Storage 6.11 Options for communal storage areas include small storage areas on each floor (which can be collected by building maintenance staff), or a large communal storage in a ground floor/basement location that requires residents to take waste/ recyclables to the ground floor/basement level. If composting, recycling and waste containers are to be moved by a lift, the lift must be large enough to safely accommodate a container and a member of staff Where composting, recycling and waste containers are to be taken to a collection point (other than the kerbside at the front of the property) by residents or staff, additional method statements must be provided; describing the proposed method of transporting containers to the dedicated collection point, and the access and turning space for refuse collection vehicles. Location of External Bin Stores and Bin Storage Areas 6.13 All developments must provide a dedicated storage area for waste and recycling containers. All enclosures and storage areas should be located or constructed within the property boundary and be visible and easily accessible to users / residents in order to encourage use. Where it is not possible to locate the storage at the side or rear of the property, with access to the kerbside (e.g. terrace properties), a storage facility should be located at the front of the property Composting recycling and waste containers should be located such that any potential nuisance from the spillage, odour, noise and visual impact is prevented. Storage areas and enclosures should be sensitively integrated within their surroundings and reflect the building design, materials and architecture of their surroundings. Where possible, bins should be screened from external view by planting, fencing, walls and other appropriate structures The location of the external waste storage area must be shown on the site plans, and should allow the containers to be sited within 25m of the collection point (on the kerbside) and 30m of the dwelling It should be possible to move containers to the collection point without needing to pass through a building (other than a porch, garage or other covered open space), and the pathway should be well drained, have a maximum gradient of 1 in 12 and preferably no steps External storage areas should be away from windows or ventilators and should preferably be in the shade or under cover. Approved by Council nd March 2007

19 6.18 Storage areas should be located so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicle access to buildings For residents who require help with their bins, for example are elderly or infirm, the council provides an Assisted Collection service. More information on this service can be obtained by calling Connect to Cardiff on External Waste Storage Footprint 6.20 The footprint requirement for each residence or premises, should allow adequate space around for each bin required (being at least 200mm between and around each container or 500mm if residents are required to lift the lid of a container). Figure 1 below shows an example footprint. a a 200mm a a 1100 L 1100 L b 660 L a 1665mm b 500mm a 4380mm Figure 1: Example Bin Footprint 6.21 All refuse containers should be manufactured to BS EN 840 standards. 240 litre capacity wheeled bins are specified for individual residential storage, and 660 litre or 1100 litre bulk bins for communal storage. Bins can be purchased through the Council and must meet the relevant specification if they are to be serviced by Cardiff County Council (see Appendix 5 Bin Specification). Table 5: Internal Bin Dimensions Bin Capacity Height (mm) Length (mm) Width (mm) 240L L L There should be a minimum clearance of 500 mm width through any doorway over and above the bin size. Approved by Council nd March 2007

20 Home Composting 6.23 Consideration should be given to the provision of composting facilities in developments with gardens. Home composting bins should take place in all new dwellings where space is not restricted. Home composting bins can be provided from Cardiff Council by calling Connect to Cardiff on Communal Composting Facilities 6.24 For multi-unit residential developments of 5 dwellings or more, communal composting facilities should be considered, where composting can be incorporated into the landscaping plan for the development. Signage and Labelling 6.25 Storage areas for waste and recycling must be clearly designated for this use only and be clearly labelled, on walls, doors and floors as appropriate and also on the relevant container itself. If a shared facility, signage should also indicate which properties are entitled to use the facility Individual bins and signs must be labelled and colour coded according to Cardiff County Council and National Branding Standards (see Appendix 5) Bins and containers must be individually identified with bar codes and other appropriate labels where specified by Cardiff County Council. Additional Considerations for Commercial Developments 6.28 All developments must provide adequate storage space for composting, recycling and waste. The provision of a compactor or baler should be considered; Compacting waste before collection can significantly reduce the storage space required, and the frequency of collections. Compaction also offers a secure containment of waste. See Appendix 6 for further guidance on the compaction of commercial waste. Compaction and containment methods should be discussed with the chosen waste contractor to ensure compatibility. Providing space for recyclable material not only encourages recycling, but also could reduce collection costs for commercial tenants. Compaction 6.29 Compactors may be required for the following types of development. Where compactors are provided, separate provision must also be made for the storage and collection of dry recyclable materials. Large residential developments Offices Light Industrial Retail Restaurants/Fast food Outlets Hotels Please consult Cardiff Council before purchasing compaction facilities, as some of the facilities are incompatible with the Refuse Collection Vehicles. Approved by Council nd March 2007

21 Hazardous Waste 6.30 All hazardous wastes should be correctly identified, segregated and stored separately in accordance with guidance from the Environment Agency and specialist hazardous waste contactors. Hazardous waste must not be mixed with general waste, composting or recycling Storage of waste on the public highway or footway is not permitted. Waste Contracts 6.32 By law all industrial and commercial premises are required to enter into a commercial waste contract agreement with a registered waste carrier for the disposal of their waste. Owners or developers of industrial and commercial developments/properties who require Cardiff County Council to collect and dispose of their waste and recycling can contact the commercial services department on Mixed Use Developments 6.33 In a mixed development such as a commercial property that includes domestic, dwellings; a strict separation of waste is required to ensure that commercial waste does not enter the domestic waste stream. Community / Bring Recycling Facilities 6.34 Premises visited by large numbers of the public, especially retail developments, and high density residential developments (100 units and above) should provide community / bring recycling facilities in suitable locations. The exact nature of the facilities required will depend on the location, vicinity of other bring locations and access to and from the site. Cardiff County Council collects cans, plastic, paper and glass. However, we work closely with third parties such as charities to collect an array of different items such as clothes banks, mobile phone banks, book banks etc. For further details call Waste Management Typically the following size / type of facility will be required: Approved by Council nd March 2007

22 TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT Supermarket / Retail High Density Residential Development Sports / Community Centre Public House Car Park TYPE OF FACILITY Bulk Containers 1100 Litre Bulk Container 1100 Litre and Bulk Containers 1100 Litre and Bulk Containers SIZE OF FACILITY 20m x 10m (plus collection vehicle access) 10m x 5m (plus collection vehicle access) 10m x 5m (plus collection vehicle access) 10m x 5m (plus collection vehicle access) CONTENTS OF FACILITY All materials All materials All materials All materials Planning conditions or section 106 Obligations will be sought to provide such facilities in appropriate locations (see section 4.9). Approved by Council nd March 2007

23 7 BIN STORAGE AND ENCLOSURE DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION 7.1 Bin storage and enclosure design should take into account ease of user access the collection of containers and any maintenance requirements. All storage chambers/housings should be constructed to BS 5906 (1980) and conform to Building Regulations 2000, Part H All storage chambers/housings should be no further than 25-30m from the property they serve. 7.3 Public footpaths, roadways or any other public highways should not be impeded or used as a storage area for containers or bags. 7.4 The facility must not obstruct sight lines for pedestrians, drivers and cyclists. 7.5 The height of the enclosure must allow the lid of the bin to be fully opened (and be at least 2m high). In the case a roof is not required; the enclosure should be screened to a height of 1.8m. All approaches for pedestrians should have minimum headroom of 2m. 7.6 The design of the enclosure / housing should allow the container to be withdrawn horizontally. 7.7 If the enclosure is constructed with access doors, double doors should be fitted which open outwards, with a clear opening of at least 1500mm, and a facility to hold doors open during collection, or roller doors with a clearance of 2.4m. Doors and gates should not open out onto / over the public highway 7.8 Doors and gates should include a facility to hold doors open during collection Council will not carry keys / cards to access container storage areas Use of roll-stop / rubber buffer to prevent containers moving down slopes 7.9 Surfaces should be smooth and impervious to permit cleaning and the floor must be laid to create suitable drainage 7.10 Adequate lighting must be provided natural or artificial, and good natural ventilation is required if completely enclosed Size of Enclosures 7.11 The size of the enclosure will depend on the anticipated waste quantity from the site, the size of containers chosen and the collection frequency. If the bin/ skip is to be loaded directly without manual handling, then the enclosure should be designed to ensure access and visibility loading vehicles and drivers. If the enclosure has a roof, it should have a clear height suitable to the collection requirements. It is strongly recommended that the size of an individual bin storage area or enclosure is limited to no more than 8 X litre containers or 10 x 240 Litre containers. Approved by Council nd March 2007

24 Wash Down Provisions 7.12 Where wet wastes are generated (including food preparation), the waste enclosure should have either a concrete or paved floor graded to a silt trap, with the trap connected to the sewer. A cold-water tap should be provided either in or adjacent to the enclosure, so the waste container can be cleaned. If the tap is inside the closure, a tap protector collar should be provided. Areas outside the waste enclosure should drain away from the enclosure For further guidance on enclosure deign requirements see Appendix 7 Approved by Council nd March 2007

25 8. WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION ACCESS Access for Vehicles 8.1 The construction of all access roads for refuse collection vehicles should be in accordance with the Department of Transport s Design Bulletin 32: Residential Roads and Footpaths (DB 32) and Places, Streets and Movement: A Companion Guide to Design Bulletin 32, supplemented by the council s County Highway Design Standards for Residential Developments. In particular, they should have suitable foundations and surfaces to withstand the maximum payload of the vehicle (currently 30 tonnes). Covers over manholes, gully gratings etc. should also be of the type to withstand such weight. (Please consult waste management in regards to surface materials, as some are incompatible with the collection vehicles). 8.2 Roads and parking areas should be laid out to ensure reasonable convenience for the collection vehicles. Individual negotiation will help clarify and provide more guidance. 8.3 Any structure under which the refuse vehicle has to operate should provide a minimum clearance of 4 metres, with a minimum working area of 3.5 metres width by 4 metres length where the emptying of the containers will take place. 8.4 Refuse collection vehicles should not be expected to reverse into or from a highway to make a collection. Where collection vehicles do have to enter a development, there should be sufficient on site turning circles or hammerheads to allow safe manoeuvring and exit from the development (see Appendix 4 for turning areas measurements). 8.5 Roads with inadequate width or turning facilities are inaccessible to collection vehicles, in such cases alternative presentation points on a nearby public highway have to be arranged. 8.6 The length of a refuse collection vehicle plus container is generally 9.0 metres; the working length should take account of the size of the container, making the length of the vehicle with the container in emptying position 11 metres. A further 2 metres is required for operatives to stand clear of the bin whilst being lifted. 8.7 The emptying position that the vehicle manoeuvres to and operates from should be relatively level and flat for the entire length of vehicle and container. Any slopes or gradients (other than those necessary for surface water drainage) should be avoided. 8.8 Ideally the vehicle should pull into a dedicated off road bay, without the necessity of reversing into or out of the bay. Access for Refuse Collectors 8.9 Refuse is not collected from private drives. All refuse should be presented onto the nearest kerbside, ideally at the front of the building for collection, unless otherwise agreed by Waste Management. Where access paths are to be used to Approved by Council nd March 2007

26 transfer refuse from the storage location to the collection vehicle, they should be relatively level (apart from gradients necessary for surface water drainage). A longitudinal gradient falling away from the storage location at an incline of no more than 1:12 is acceptable Access paths should be not less than 1.5 metres wide and be completely free from kerbs and steps. They should be of durable construction with a relatively smooth non-slip surface. Where necessary an appropriate drainage system should be incorporated into the design of the access path to prevent surface water discharging from the path to the public highway. In some cases it will be necessary to provide illumination of the access path Drop kerbs should be provided where access paths meet the adopted Highway, and resulting gradients should be kept to a minimum Note - where foundations have eroded and trip hazards have formed, the landowner will be responsible for any and all appropriate repairs. Failure to maintain foundations and surfaces to a satisfactory standard may result in collections being halted due to health and safety requirements. Appendix 8 sets out health and safety requirements and the duty of care imposed on owners and occupiers Bulky/Commercial Containers - collection operatives should not be required to pull/push a bulky container (660 Litre and above) bin more than 15 metres from the agreed waste collection point to the collection vehicle. Any paths should be free from obstructions. Approved by Council nd March 2007

27 APPENDIX 1: Bin Storage Capacities, Footprints and other requirements DEVELOPMENT TYPE INTERNAL STORAGE CAPACITY (PER DWELLING) EXTERNAL STORAGE CAPACITY (PER DWELLING) Minimum External Storage Footprint Bin Specificatio n Maximum distance from dwelling to storage Maximum travel distance to refuse vehicle Minimum road width Minimum path width Communal Waste and Recycling Storage On-Site Composting Bulky Waste Storage Consider Compaction Hazardous Waste Storage Community / Bring facilities RECYCLING COMPOST WASTE RECYCLING COMPOST WASTE Litres Litres Litres Litres Litres Litres Metres Litres Metres Metres Metres Metres HOUSES (Single dwelling up to 4 bedrooms) x HOUSES (20 or more) To be Advised 240 / 660 / FLATS 1 to x or to x or to x or to x or to x or to x 3.0 * 660 or to x 3.0 * 660 or to x 3.0* 660 or to x 3.0 * 660 or to x 3.0* 660 or OFFICE RETAIL & MIXED USE FOOD & DRINK HOTELS & ACCOMODATION OTHER COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL TOTAL WASTE 2500 per 1000m per 1000m per 20 dining spaces 1500 per 20 dining spaces Further information required Further information required 1100 or larger or larger or larger or larger or larger or larger Approved by Council nd March 2007

28 APPENDIX 2: Relevant Development Plan Policies South Glamorgan (Cardiff Area) Replacement Structure Plan [adopted April 1997] Policy EV1 Proposals which encourage sustainable practices will be favoured including i) proposals which contribute to waste reduction and recycling Policy H6 Sufficient land will be protected within or adjacent to residential areas for the development of health and other community facilities Contributions will be sought from developers towards any new improvements arising as a result of the proposed development. Where housing developments are of a sufficient scale permission will be withheld until provision of necessary facilities has been secured. Policy U1 The provision of utility services will be favoured provided that particular care is taken to minimise their impact on the built and natural environment, in particular: i) all appropriate services should be placed underground where this would not harm nature conservation or archaeological interests Policy M5 Proposals for the increased use of alternative materials including industrial wastes as substitutes for naturally occurring minerals will be favoured where their exploitation will not cause unacceptable detriment to the environment. City of Cardiff Local Plan (including Waste Policies) [adopted January 1996] Policy 12 Development will be expected to incorporate energy efficient design through building design, layout and orientation. Policy 27 Within the principal shopping area, district and local centres and the City Road area the conversion of space above commercial premises to residential use will be favoured where : ii) appropriate provision can be made for refuse disposal Policy 28 Applications for the subdivision of residential property and for the conversion of houses in multiple occupation to self-contained flats will be favourably considered subject to appropriate provision for refuse disposal Approved by Council nd March 2007

29 Policy 53 Proposals for the development of neighbourhood facilities for the reception of household waste for recycling purposes will be favoured subject to considerations of scale, location, design, amenity and transportation. Policy 55 Proposals for the development of waste disposal facilities including those for the disposal (excluding landfill), processing, recycling and transfer of waste will be carefully assessed against the following : i) considerations of scale, location, amenity, public safety and transportation; ii) considerations of visual amenity, nature conservation and environmental impact (including water quality); iii) the need for such proposals assessed against city and regional requirements; iv) the type, quantity and source of waste. Approved by Council nd March 2007