Contents

1. Introduction

1.1 Project overview

1.2 Objective

1.3 Targets

2. Legislation

3. Waste classification

4. Waste management

4.1 Waste sources

4.2 Waste minimisation and recycling

4.3 Waste storage and handling

4.3.1 Waste forecast – demolition phase

4.3.2 Waste forecast – Construction phase

5. Waste records

6. Hazardous Material and Asbestos handling and removal

6.1 Method of Containment

6.2 Control of emission of fibres

6.3 Disposal of Contaminated waste

1. Introduction

This CWMP has been developed to address the construction activities

associated with the University's Engineering and Technology Precinct (ETP) –
Stage 1 project. This CWMP has been prepared to fulfil the Conditions of
Consent issued by the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) for
the Project, specifically Condition B21). It outlines the key management
systems, procedures and controls that Laing O’Rourke will use to:

• Achieve all project objectives

• Deliver the University of Sydney (the University) value for money

• Maintain and keep record of waste disposal in compliance with the
regulators, standards, university framework and conditions of development
consent

This CWMP is a dynamic document and will be updated throughout the

delivery of the project, as necessary.

1.1 Project overview :

“1.2 Objective

The objective of this CWMP is to ensure that all risks associated with
construction waste management are considered and managed effectively
during construction. This CWMP seeks to ensure that construction waste is
managed effectively to prevent any negative environmental impact on
the surrounding environment or receiving

Resource recovery and waste facilities.

This CWMP aims to satisfy the following objectives:

• Address the requirements of the relevant environmental legislation as it

applies to this project

• Summarise potential impacts on the environment from the proposed

works

• Document environmental procedures to control potential environmental

impacts.

1.3 Targets
The following waste management targets have been identified for the
project:

• Recover and reuse waste products on-site where reasonable and

practical
• Undertake recovery/recycling of all recyclable materials such as
concrete, steel, aluminium, paper and plastics (may be undertaken on-site
or at an off-site recovery facility)

• Send all residual waste products to appropriately licensed destinations

for recycling, reuse, treatment or Disposal

• Ensure no contamination incident occurs from waste storage, transport

or disposal

• Ensure no rejection of loads by the receiving facility for non-compliant

wastes

• Store, transport, track and dispose of regulated wastes in compliance

with legislation

• Ensure no construction waste/litter leaves the site in an uncontrolled

manner

• Document the intended management strategy (for example, avoid,

reduce, reuse, recycle or dispose) to ensure waste is managed in
accordance with accepted standards and appropriately implemented
waste Control measures.

• Implement waste minimization initiatives where practical.

2. Legislation

The waste legislation and regulatory framework is outlined in Table 1.

Act or regulation Description

Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act -2001

Establishes the waste hierarchy to ensure that resource management

options are considered against the following priorities:

• Avoidance which are actions to reduce the amount of waste generated

and undertaking activities
• Resource recovery which includes reuse, reprocessing, recycling and
energy recovery,

Consistent with the most efficient use of the recovered resources

• Disposal which is an end-of-pipe option that must be carefully

undertaken to minimize any negative environmental outcomes.

The NSW Government’s priority areas and actions for waste avoidance
and resource

Recovery is outlined in the Waste Strategy 2007 (an update of the Waste
Strategy 2003).

The four identified key target areas in the strategy are:

• Preventing and avoiding waste

• Increasing recovery and use of secondary materials
• Reducing toxicity in products and materials
• Reducing litter and illegal dumping. “

Protection of the Environment Operations Act -1997

All material that is imported to or exported from the project will be

undertaken in strict accordance with the requirements of the Act
including:
• Ensuring waste is classified appropriately and in accordance with
relevant guidelines
• Disposing of waste materials correctly at the appropriately licensed
facilities
• Removing other materials to facilities lawfully able to accept such
materials.

Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation -2005

The proposed works will be undertaken in accordance with this regulation.

Waste Classification Guidelines, Part 1: Classifying Waste (DECC 2008)

All wastes generated and proposed to be disposed off-site will be
assessed, classified and managed in accordance with this guideline.

Asbestos regulations Asbestos-containing materials will be undertaken in

accordance with the requirements of The:
• Work, Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)
• Work, Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (NSW)
• Code of Practice – How to safely remove Asbestos, December 2011
• Waste Classification Guidelines, Part 1: Classifying Waste (DECC 2008).

3. Waste classification Waste classification

Waste is generally classified on the basis of its potential harm to the

environment. A summary of NSW waste Classification requirements is
provided in Table 2. Further details on the classification of waste can be
found in the office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) Waste
Classification Guidelines.

Waste classification Description ;

Special waste:
Special waste includes asbestos waste and waste tyres:
• Asbestos waste means any material or material that contains the fibrous
form of mineral silicates
• Waste tyres is any used, rejected or unwanted tyres including shredded
or tyre pieces.

Liquid waste Liquid waste means any waste that:

• Has an angle of repose of less than 5°C
• Becomes free-flowing at or below 60°C or when it is transported
• Is not generally capable of being picked up by a spade or shovel.

General solid waste (putrescible)

Household waste that contains putrescible organics waste from litter bins
collected by local councils:

General solid waste (non-Putrescible)

• Glass, plastic, rubber, plasterboard, ceramics, bricks, concrete or metal
• Paper or cardboard
• Grit, sediment, litter and gross pollutants from stormwater treatment
devices, stormwater management Systems that has no free liquids
• Garden and wood waste
• Containers previously containing dangerous goods, as defined under the
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail,
where residues have been appropriately removed by washing or
Vacuuming drained
• Oil filters (mechanically crushed), rags and oil-absorbent materials that
only contain non-volatile petroleum hydrocarbons and have no free liquids
• Drained motor oil containers that do not contain free liquids.
 Synthetic fibre waste from fibreglass, polyesters and other plastics and
is packaged securely to prevent dust emissions, that is confirmed as
not being asbestos waste
• Virgin excavated natural material
• Building and demolition waste
• Asphalt waste, including asphalt from road construction and
waterproofing works
• Cured concrete waste from batch plants
• Fully cured and set thermosetting polymers and fibre-reinforcing resins,
glues, paints, coatings and inks.

Hazardous waste • Waste with pH ≤ 2.0 or ≥ pH 12.5

• Containers that have not been cleaned and that contained dangerous
goods as described in the ********* code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road and Rail
• Coal tar or coal tar pitch waste, which is the tarry residue from the
heating, processing or burning of coal or Coke, being materials comprising
of more than 1% (by weight) of coal tar or coal tar pitch
• Waste lead-acid or nickel-cadmium batteries, being waste generated or
separately collected by activities Carried out for business, other
commercial or community services purposes
• Lead paint waste other than solely from residential premises or
educational or child care institutions.

“4. Waste management

4.1 Waste sources

The following information outlines the anticipated waste and
management options to address the generated Waste. All waste will be
removed progressively with minimal amount stored on-site.
Waste that is not removed immediately will be stored in designated areas
in proprietary storage facilities until it is reused or removed.

Waste will be classified according to the OEH Waste Classification

Guidelines (2008).

Waste category Waste generated

Classification
Waste produced from the strip-out of the existing structures
• Carpet
• Kitchen facilities
• Appliances
• Windows (glass)
• Internal fittings
General solid

Waste produced from the demolition of the existing structures

• Concrete
• Steel
• Brick
General solid

Waste from on-site maintenance and servicing of

plant and equipment – note minor servicing only.
Major servicing to be completed off-site. (non-liquid)
• Drained and crushed oil filters and grease tubes
• Used and defective parts
• Oil soaked rags
• Used oil absorbent materials
• Tyres
General solid

Waste from crib sheds and office areas

• Food scraps, waste wrappers, waste paper towels
General solid putrescible

Office and packaging waste (non-liquid)

• Paper, cardboard, glass, plastic (no food scraps)
General solid.

Any waste that meets the criteria for assessment as dangerous goods
under the ******** Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road
and Rail

• Poisonous (toxic) substances and corrosive Substances

• Non sag epoxy mortar binder
• Synthetic rubber based adhesive
• Epoxy resins
• Batteries
Hazardous

4.2 Waste minimisation and recycling Waste minimisation and recycling

The following strategies will be implemented on-site to minimise the

generation of waste:
• Include a project waste strategy in the project induction
• Establish a combined waste collection system by a reputable service
provider
• Order appropriate quantities of materials to minimise wastage
• Control the quality of materials supplied to reduce rework and problems
due to quality and additional material consumption
• Use prefabricated elements where practical and reasonable
• Establish co-mingled recycling receptacles for packaging and food
container waste
• Separate waste steel and dispose in the steel recycling bin provided on-
site
• Reuse form work as often as possible
• Send waste timber and formwork to a recycling facility
• Send waste concrete to a recycling facility
• Mulch and remove any green waste from site. Where possible
depending on the species, reuse for landscaping purposes off-site
• Recycle general waste such as paper, cardboard, aluminium cans and
similar materials from offices and site facilities. Source separation will be
provided for these facilities.

4.3 Waste storage and handling Waste storage and handling

During demolition and excavation, waste will be removed by a suitably
licensed contractor and sent to pre-approved waste and resource
recovery facilities. The handling, storage and transport of hazardous
materials and waste will be in accordance with the WHSMP, National Code
of Practice, relevant SDS on the product, and Hazardous materials
management procedures.

During construction, Laing O’Rourke will provide 9.5m3 (11t capacity) skip
bins on the ground floor. These bins will be provided daily for
subcontractors to use. will also supply 2m3 tipper bins, 1m 3 wheelie
bins and Otto bins throughout the duration of the project. A food scrap bin
will be provided for putrescible waste products,

Separate from the general purpose bins.

The type of bin required for the various activities being carried out
include:

• 2m3 bins during the structure phase on the decks and cores

• 1m3 bins during typical floor services and fit-out stages

• Otto bins during the finishes to completion.

Waste oils and chemicals will be stored in a purpose-built secured bunded

area. The capacity of the bunded area will be at least 110% of the
chemical stored within. An emergency response spill kit will be located
adjacent to the Bunded area. All storage containers and locations for the
various waste streams will be clearly labelled to ensure That mixing of
wastes is avoided.
All material removed during the de-silting of drainage structures and
sediment structures will be disposed in an approved disposal area on-site.
Where spoil material is to be removed for off-site disposal, Ensure the
waste is classified in accordance with the OEH Waste Classification
Guidelines.

Records or a material register will be retained detailing the quantity and

classification of spoil material removed from the site.
4.3.1 Waste forecast – demolition phase

The waste management objectives during demolition are to:

• Reduce the demand for waste disposal during demolition

• Maximise resource recovery through reuse and recycling

• Assist in achieving Federal and local government waste minimisation

targets in accordance with overarching

Regulations and plans

• Document wastes that may be generated as part of the demolition

works (identification and proposed Disposal method and destination)

• Recycle at least 85% of building demolition waste by weight.

This target will be achieved through maintained and consistent reuse and
recycling efforts throughout the entire construction phase. Other
construction and demolition-related issues such as impact of the
development on Surrounding land used and public streets are addressed
in the Construction Management Plan.

The following table serves to identify the types of waste generated from
the demolition activity and provide an Estimated forecast of quantities of
recyclable waste and disposal locations.

4.3.2 Waste forecast – Construction phase

The waste management objectives during construction are to:

• Reduce the demand for waste disposal during construction
• Maximise resource recovery through reuse and recycling
• Assist in achieving Federal and local government waste minimisation
targets in accordance with overarching regulations and plans
• Document wastes that may be generated as part of the construction
works (identification of waste types and Proposed disposal method and
destination)
• Recycle at least 85% of construction waste by weight for non-hazardous
materials.

5. Waste records

Records of waste disposal must be maintained. All material that leaves

the site must be classified and its disposal Or recovery location recorded.
Where external waste contractors are used, a copy of the relevant
environment protection license and disposal forms will be obtained and
verified.

All records will be filed, stored and archived in accordance with the project
filing system and maintained for a minimum of four years.

6. Hazardous Material and Asbestos Hazardous Material and Asbestos

handling and removal
The removal of hazardous materials including asbestos, particularly the
method of containment and control of Emission of fibre to the air, and
disposal at an approved waste disposal facility must be in accordance
with the reequirements of the relevant legislation, codes, standards and
guidelines. Refer to Project specific Asbestos Works
Management Plan submitted under Condition B24 for a comprehensive
overview.
6.1 Method of Containment Method of Containment
The method of containment is identified as follows (Asbestos
contaminated waste not identified by the Remedial section Plan):

• The area must be barricaded (including appropriate signage) and all

works which are potentially impacted

By or which will potentially impact the area of concern must stop. The
contaminated material is to be Covered with plastic/geofabric or kept
damp
• The contractor is to notify the University, HSEQ manager, environmental
consultant and the occupational hygienist of the occurrence
• An environmental consultant is to assess the area of concern and
provide advice on remediation works

• The contractor is to plan the detailed works required for remediation

with the asbestos removal Contractor

• The asbestos removal contractor is to notify SafeWork NSW five days in

advance and obtain all necessary approvals prior to the commencement
of remedial works
• The University is to be notified of the removal, and approval must be
obtained prior to any remedial

Works commencing
• The contractor and asbestos contractor is to undertake remedial works
in accordance with the provided Plan The environment consultant is to
liaise with the Asbestos Contractor, Occupation Hygienist and others, as

Necessary, when undertaking remedial works. If friable asbestos has been

identified, further air monitoring and

Clearance inspections must be undertaken by a Licensed Asbestos

Assessor in accordance with the requirements of the WHS Regulations.

6.2 Control of emission of fibres Control of emission of fibres

Contaminated materials are to be covered with plastic/geofabric or
constantly kept damp to prevent air borne Asbestos/hazardous materials.

During the remedial works, if friable asbestos has been identified, a

constant low-pressure water supply is

Required for wetting down asbestos/asbestos impacted soils.

During working hours, water sprays are to be used to keep the surface of
any works areas and stockpiled soils
(which are to be kept to a minimum) reasonably damp, in order to
suppress any dust. During non-working hours,

All soil stockpiles impacted or potentially impacted by asbestos are to be

covered with plastic and/or geofabric,
Securely weighted to ensure they are not blown away by strong winds.
Water used for dust suppression is to be kept at a minimum, enough to
prevent dust generation and must not be allowed to escape the confines
of the work areas.

Strict dust control procedures must be adhered to as necessary:

• Cease works during periods of high wind;
• Erection of dust screens around the perimeter of the site;
• Securely cover all loads entering or exiting the site; “

“• Use of water sprays across the site to suppress dust;

• Cover all excavated filling stockpiles remaining onsite more than 24

hours;

• Keep excavation and stockpile surfaces moist; and

• Regular checking of the fugitive dust to ensure compliance.

6.3 Disposal of Contaminated waste Disposal of Contaminated waste

All contaminated waste, including used disposable coveralls, respirators,

plastic sheeting and items deemed

Contaminated with asbestos are to be kept damp until double-sealed and

in 200 micron thick plastic sheeting,

Asbestos waste bags or other suitable receptacle. The sealed waste shall
be appropriately labelled as containing

Asbestos and removed from site as soon as practicable.

Asbestos waste must be:

• Separated from other material for disposal where that is reasonably

practicable:

• Wrapped or contained in a manner that prevents asbestos fibres

entering the atmosphere during
Transportation; and

• Appropriately labelled to warn of the asbestos.

All copies of asbestos waste disposal certificates and receipts must be

kept for record.

In the event that off-site disposal of large volumes of asbestos waste is

required, transport of all material to and

From the site shall only be carried out by an appropriately licensed

contractor holding all relevant permits,

Consents and approvals. The licensed waste disposal contractor is to

ensure all vehicles:

• Conduct deliveries during the specified hours of works, or in accordance

with Roads and Maritime

Services Traffic Management Centre as appropriate;

• Are securely sealed to prevent any dust or odour emissions during

transportation;

• Are decontaminated prior to leaving the site to ensure spoil is not

tracked/spilled onto public roads or gootpaths;

• Exit the site in a forward direction

• Tracking of all asbestos waste is to be in accordance with the NSW EPA

asbestos waste monitoring Requirements.

Details of all soils removed from the site shall be documented by the
Contractor in accordance with regulatory tequirements.

All off-site disposal of waste must be classified and confirmed by the

environmental consultant in accordance with the NSW EPA Waste
Classification Guidelines 2014 prior to any removal of soil waste from site.
All materials removed from site shall be tracked and disposed to a
location legally allowed to receive them in accordance with the POEO Act.
Documentation is to be obtained and recorded in accordance with
regulatory Requirements and is to be provided to the receiving site prior
to transport or acceptance of the materials.

For asbestos waste or asbestos impacted soil transported in NSW

weighing more than 100kg or consisting of more than 10m2 of asbestos
sheeting in one load is required to be recorded utilising the NSW EPA tool,
Waste Locate.