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Division J - Waste Management Design and Collection Standards for Development

Published by City of Richmond Hill

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Type: Guide
Published by: City of Richmond Hill
Also called: Waste Management Design and Collection Standards for Development
For: designer
Building types: All building types
Pages: 48

Overview

Division J of the City of Richmond Hill's Standards and Specifications Manual: waste management design and collection standards for new developments and redevelopments. The design standards cover collection vehicle access routes — width, turning radius, vertical clearance, pavement, supported structures — and waste storage and set-out areas for curbside, townhouse, apartment, ICI and mixed-use developments, keyed to dwelling type in Table J-1. Collection standards cover municipal collection, safety, containers and audits. Appendices hold the application form, a release, vehicle and container dimensions and a checklist.

What it covers

Introduction
General Requirements
Design Standards
Access Route Standards
Waste Containers, Storage and Set Out Areas
Collection Standards
Application for Municipal Waste Collection Services
Collection Accessibility and Safety
Waste Containers and Educational Material
Inspections, Waste Audits and Resident Education
Townhouse Cart Collection Pad Example
Waste Collection Vehicle Dimensions
Waste Container Dimensions
Development Application Checklist

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