Waste Management
Most new developments in Melbourne and across Victoria require a formal Waste Management Plan (WMP) as part of the planning application.
At V-Star Energy, we provide comprehensive WMPs that satisfy Council requirements while ensuring your building operates cleanly, safely, and efficiently.
Most local Councils require a WMP for multi-unit residential developments, mixed-use buildings, and commercial projects to ensure that bins storage is sufficient, collection is practical, and that odour, noise, and visual impact are managed so they don’t affect residents or neighbours.
A poorly designed waste strategy often results in “Requests for Further Information” (RFIs) from Council, stalling your permit. It can also create functional issues such as overflowing bins, accumulated waste, and blocked driveways once the building is occupied.
We work closely with your design team to integrate waste solutions early. By optimising bin sizes, storage, collection methods and frequencies, we can often reclaim valuable floor space that would otherwise be wasted on oversized bin rooms.
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NatHERS Energy Rating
For new homes, apartments, renovations, and multi-dwelling developments.
Section J Compliance DtS and J1V3
For new commercial buildings or commercial renovations, including warehouses and office fit-outs.
Residential Deemed to Satisfy
For extensions, alterations/renovations and new homes, and renovations.
Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD)
For subdivisions and developments requiring stormwater management.
Waste Management
For appropriate provision for the separation, storage and collection of waste.
Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD)
For residential, mixed-use, and commercial developments.
Performance Solutions
An alternative path to meeting building regulations when conventional methods cannot achieve compliance.
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