Operational Waste Management Plans

Elephants Foot delivers customised, compliant OWMPs for diverse projects, collaborating with developers, architects, and councils to ensure health, safety, and sustainability.

ABOUT

Change the Way You Handle Waste to Increase Efficiency

We conduct comprehensive site waste assessments to evaluate your current waste management performance. Through these operational site assessments and waste audits, we identify factors contributing to waste issues and provide tailored equipment and operational recommendations.

This waste management consulting service aims to reduce landfill waste, increase recycling rates, and decrease operational costs, aligning with waste reduction best practices.

01 Efficiency

An Operational Waste Management Plan ensures efficient waste handling and clear procedures for collection, storage, and disposal, minimising delays.

02 Cost Savings

Effective waste management reduces costs by maximising landfill diversion and saving on disposal fees, transportation, and labour.

03 Compliance

Our Operational Waste Management plans are designed to ensure compliance with regulations, streamlining the development application process.

01 Efficiency

An Operational Waste Management Plan ensures efficient waste handling and clear procedures for collection, storage, and disposal, minimising delays.

02 Cost Savings

Effective waste management reduces costs by maximising landfill diversion and saving on disposal fees, transportation, and labour.

03 Compliance

Our Operational Waste Management plans are designed to ensure compliance with regulations, streamlining the development application process.

HOW IT WORKS

Simplifying Waste Management Plans for Seamless Development Application Approval

01 Review the architectural plans

Assess designs to identify waste management needs, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimising efficiency for collection, storage, and disposal.

02 Provide preliminary feedback

Offer insights on waste management integration, addressing potential issues early to streamline the approval process and enhance operational feasibility.

03 Liaise with Council and other relevant stakeholders

Engage with authorities and key parties to ensure OWMP alignment with local requirements and seamless coordination for approvals.

04 Provide one comprehensive Draft

Operational Waste Management Plan Develop a detailed, tailored plan covering waste handling procedures, ensuring compliance with sustainability and health regulations.

05 Liaise with the architect to ensure plans are consistent with the OWMP Collaborate

to integrate waste management solutions into the design, maintaining efficiency and regulatory adherence.

06 Finalise OWMP to be submitted as part of the Development Application

Refine the plan to ensure compliance, accuracy, and effective waste volume handling, empowering clients to make informed decisions, and implement best practices.

OUR PROJECTS

OWMP Delivery Across Healthcare, Residential, and Sports Developments

Canberra Hospital

Provided OWMP for a major 40,000 sqm Critical Services Building as part of Canberra Hospital’s expansion.
Operational Waste Management Plan for Calvary Playford Hospital South Australia

Calvary Playford Private Hospital

Operational Waste Management Plan for Calvary Playford Private Hospital in South Australia
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We have expert consultants on hand to guide you through the challenges of waste management. Contact us for solutions, tactics, and guidance tailored to your special needs.

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FAQs

What is an Operational Waste Management Plan (OWMP)?

An OWMP is a detailed plan that outlines the processes for managing waste on a construction or development site, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and compliance with regulations.

What is the standard lead time to produce an OWMP? Can quicker turn-around times be provided for urgent deadlines?

Our standard lead time is ten business days; hence, we’re happy to accommodate your deadlines with flexibility and provide expedited report services when required.

What are the main benefits of having an OWMP?

Key benefits include operational efficiency, cost savings through waste diversion, compliance with regulations, improved community relations, and enhanced environmental sustainability.

How early should I involve Elephants Foot in my project?

Early involvement is essential for integrating waste management into your project’s design. This helps prevent costly mistakes and ensures compliance from the start. Contact us to get started.

Can Elephants Foot help with waste management in existing buildings?

Yes, we can provide waste management solutions for both new developments and existing buildings to improve efficiency, compliance, and sustainability. Contact us to get started.

What types of projects can Elephants Foot assist with?

We have experience working with multi-unit residential, commercial, industrial, and other types of developments across Australia, providing tailored OWMPs for each project. Contact us to get started.

Since 1976 Elephants Foot has played a pivotal role in the waste and recycling services industry throughout Australia.

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