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NSW · 4 points

Construction Waste Management

Legal and practical waste management for building sites: waste classification and disposal obligations, site waste management planning, minimisation strategies, record-keeping and auditing, and the circular-economy practices reshaping how the industry handles its 40% share of Australia's landfill.

  • Sustainability
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Buy this course · $59.00 or save with a points pack

Construction and demolition waste is one of the largest waste streams in Australia, and in NSW it is regulated at both ends: what leaves your site has to be classified correctly and go somewhere lawful, and the development consent usually conditions a waste management plan you have to actually follow. Getting it wrong is not a paperwork problem, it is a penalty and a stop-work.

This course covers the legal and the practical together. Waste classification and the disposal obligations that follow from it, including the materials that change the answer entirely such as asbestos and contaminated soil; how to write and run a site waste management plan that a council will accept; minimisation and separation strategies that reduce the bill rather than just the guilt; and the records that prove lawful disposal if you are ever asked.

It is filed under the NSW Sustainability CPD topic, where waste is one of the regulator’s own examples, and earns points at the 1-point-per-hour tier under the NSW scheme.

Legal and practical waste management for building sites: waste classification and disposal obligations, site waste management planning, minimisation strategies, record-keeping and auditing, and the circular-economy practices reshaping how the industry handles its 40% share of Australia’s landfill.

You'll learn: Plan and run compliant site waste management — classifying, minimising and documenting waste streams — while cutting disposal costs.

  • NSW: 4 points (Sustainability)

What’s inside

  1. About this course
  2. Introduction
  3. Learning Outcomes
  4. Local Council and Development Requirements
  5. The Importance of Waste Minimisation
  6. Example Waste Forecast Table (Residential Site)
  7. Summary
  8. Waste Handling and Worker Safety
  9. Integration with Quality and Safety Systems
  10. Life-Cycle Thinking (LCT)
  11. Future Outlook — The Path to Zero Waste
  12. Storage and Handling of Hazardous Waste
  13. Emergency and Incident Response
  14. Trip, Puncture and Structural Hazards

Plus 3 knowledge checks and an assessment at the end.

Reviewed by a NSW building practitioner.

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this course has been prepared using best endeavours to ensure that it is accurate, current and relevant at the time of publication. However, building legislation, regulations, standards, codes, policies and their interpretation may change over time and, in some circumstances, may be subject to interpretation or vary depending on the specific circumstances of a project.

The information provided is intended as general educational guidance only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for project-specific professional advice or verification.

Builders, contractors and other industry professionals are encouraged to independently verify the applicable requirements for each project, including the relevant legislation, regulations, standards, approvals and authority requirements, having regard to the specific site, building, construction method and circumstances.

PointCPD makes no representation or guarantee that the information provided will be applicable to every project or circumstance and recommends that participants seek appropriate professional or regulatory advice where clarification is required.

Questions about this course

Who is this course for?

Licensed NSW builders and supervisors running sites that generate construction or demolition waste, and anyone responsible for a consent-conditioned waste plan.

Does it cover asbestos removal?

It covers how asbestos changes the waste classification and disposal obligations. Licensed asbestos removal work itself is a separate specialist licence and is not taught here.

Does this course count toward my NSW builder CPD?

Yes. Interactive learning on the approved Sustainability topic with stated outcomes from a provider with industry expertise, at the 1-point-per-hour tier under the NSW scheme.

What records does it say to keep?

The course covers the disposal documentation that demonstrates waste went to a lawful facility, which is what you would be asked for after the fact.