Bins

1.0Overview 2.0Location/function 3.0Summary 4.0Site planning 5.0Design 6.0Positioning 7.0Equal access 8.0Standards 9.0Project management and maintenance 10.0Technical drawings

Positioning

Best practice guidance for the placement and arrangement of embellishments

Site setout

Waste and recycle bins

Bins are to be located near entry to parks, near pedestrian traffic areas and near congregation areas.
Match bin slab surface finish with surrounding pavement or adjacent pathway finish where possible.
Locate recycle bins farthest from picnic tables, shelters and barbecues to discourage contamination with waste material.
Locate recycling and waste bins (wheelie bins and bin enclosures) side by side, not back to back.
- position waste bin on left, recycle bin on right, exception – waste bin is to be located closest to barbecues/picnic areas, other embellishments (to discourage contamination of recycled material).
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles apply.

See Figure 6: Plan – bin enclosures side by side – 240 litre.

Outdoor ashtrays/dog bag dispensers

Attach to the side of wheelie bin enclosures (locate towards the front to enable easy access). This will also help minimise visual clutter.
Locate away from the prevailing wind to minimise rain infiltration, where possible.
The outdoor ashtray must always be located on the waste bin, to avoid contamination of the recycle bin and to allow for easy emptying.

See Figure 6: Plan – bin enclosures side by side – 240 litre.

Figure 6: Plan – bin enclosures side by side – 240 litre.

Site access for waste contractor

Minimise distance for collection
- waste bins must not be located further than 80 metres from the truck collection point. Ease of service, time spent, truck obstructing traffic, etc.

Clearances

Table 2: Positioning guidance offsets

Embellishment	Distance from	Minimum distance	Reason
Bin	Seat	2.0 m	Maintain equal access
Bin	Skate park	5.0 m	To avoid possible skater impact
Bin	Beach access	Near entry	Minimise beach litter
Bin	Beach shower	5.0 m	Avoid wind-blown spray and minimise odour
Bin	Shade sail	2.5 m	To avoid climbing
Bin	Bus shelter	2.0 m check	Maintain equal access
Bin	Edge of pathway	500 mm	For pedestrian and cyclist safety, comply with Austroads 500 mm min offset from path edge to any obstacle
Bin	Truck collection point	No more than 80 m	For waste/recycle servicing
Bin roof edge	Accompanying bin roof edge	30 mm	Allow access for cleaning
Bin body	Accompanying bin body	110 mm	Allow access for cleaning
Bin access door	Any object	2.0 m	To allow emptying of heavy waste container
Bins and outdoor ashtray	BBQ and eating areas, including shelters	5.0 m	To minimise odour impact on food preparation. For double bin installation, position waste bin closest to eating area and recycle bin furthest away.
Outdoor ashtray	Children’s playground equipment, patrolled beaches and major sports stadium	10 m	Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 and regulations. Restricts smoking at outdoor places. Please see legislation for additional restrictions.
Outdoor ashtray	Skate park	10 m	Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 and regulations. Restricts smoking at outdoor places. Please see legislation for additional restrictions.
Outdoor ashtray	Playing and viewing areas during organised under-18 sporting events	10 m	Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 and regulations. Restricts smoking at outdoor places. Please see legislation for additional restrictions.
Outdoor ashtray	Entrance to a public building	5.0 m	Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 and regulations. Restricts smoking at outdoor places. Please see legislation for additional restrictions.
Outdoor ashtray	Commercial outdoor eating or drinking areas	Refer legislation	Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 and regulations. Restricts smoking at outdoor places. Please see legislation for additional restrictions.
Outdoor ashtray	Public transport waiting points	5.0 m	Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 and regulations. Restricts smoking at outdoor places. Please see legislation for additional restrictions.
Bin concrete slab edge	Any other items	2.5 m	For deck mower clearance (where possible). Avoid creating small difficult to mow areas.

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