Waste management and minimisation is an important aspect of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority's commitment to ecologically sustainable development and is based on the 'reduce, reuse, recycle' or 3R philosophy.
Environmental Outcomes
The initial development of Sydney Olympic Park saw innovative waste management practices which led to waste being reduced, reused and recycled during the construction and the operation of venues/facilities and open space areas.
When practicable it is best to avoid creating waste at the point of generation. However, where waste exists it should be re-used or recycled wherever possible. As far as possible using waste for landfill should be minimised.
The Authority has developed a Waste Reduction and Purchasing Plan (WRAPP) that aims to:
The greatest opportunities to minimise waste and maximise recycling opportunities are in the areas of construction and demolition activities, landscaping, event management and administrative services.
All waste from the public domain and Sydney Olympic Park Authority offices is sent to a waste facility that separates recyclables from mixed waste. Over 80 per cent of mixed waste is recycled.
Download the WRAPP - Waste Reduction and Purchasing Plan (PDF 2.5MB).