All abrasive blasting and spray painting operations must be carried out inside approved enclosures that comply with the relevant Australian Standards. This includes a sealed floor to ensure all blasted material is collected for recycling and/or disposal. Non-compliance can result in dust or spray paint crossing the boundary of the premises and penalties for businesses that do not comply.
All existing and proposed trafficable and storage areas within industrial zones must be suitably paved and drained to comply with the City’s Town Planning Scheme. Stormwater must not flow over the property boundary.
Sites must be kept tidy to prevent the risk of spillage accidents. Fines may apply for spillages, and if the site is classified as contaminated, you need to comply with the Environmental Protection (Unauthorised Discharges) Regulations 2004.
Washing down is not permitted unless the area is connected to a sewer or the City has granted approval for an on-site wastewater disposal system. Additionally, you must adhere to the Water Corporation’s requirements for vehicle and machinery wash-down areas.
Find out more about trade waste on the Water Corporation’s website.
All industrial sites are entitled to a household-sized recycling bin from the City. Waste bins must not be stored in carparks. Waste classified as controlled must be collected and disposed of by a licensed controlled-waste contractor, and you should keep a copy of the receipt from the contractor for verification purposes.
The burning of waste and vegetation is not permitted, in accordance with Schedule 2 of the Environmental Protection (Unauthorised Discharges) Regulations 2004. Waste materials must not be stored for long periods.
Some high-impact activities may require a registration or licence from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.