Waste Audit Australia

Industry Sector

Retail

Client Profile

State Government Waste Body

Statement of Waste Issue

Following extensive work in retail sector, the government agency identified the fact that a major constraint to increased diversion was poorly designed docks. They therefore commissioned a review of dock design and development of best practice guidelines.

Process

• Established steering committee to input to methodology and review outcomes.
• Conducted detail site visits of retail docks in NSW and VIC.
• Conducted international literature search on best practice.
• Consulted with key stakeholders; architects, building managers and retailers.

Findings

• In all instances docks were given least priority in planning process.
• Space was inadequate due to pressures on retail/rentable space.
• No standards existed for the setup of waste and recycling facilities in dock.
• Architects received no feedback on the effectiveness of the dock in relation to waste management.
• Architects were unaware of the changing pressures on tenants re diversion of waste and need to more complex recycling systems on docks.

Outcome

• Development of report outlining status and key findings.
• Development of best practice fact sheets for retail sector.