SPECIALIST WASTE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

Better Waste Planning starts here.

Council-ready WMP’s, complex waste strategy, and free digital tools — built for developers, architects and project teams across Australia..

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Lead consultant project experience prior to establishing Pro Waste Consultants includes:

Mirvac Vicinity Centres NextDC Billbergia QIC Peet Limited Hutchinson Builders Populous

650+
Projects delivered
as lead consultant
~10yr
Industry experience
prior to PWC
AUS
Wide coverage
2
Proprietary tools

— Why Pro Waste

01
Waste is our sole disciplineWaste is our sole discipline — from DA-stage WMPs through to complex waste strategy for major infrastructure.
02
Deep council knowledgeVIC, NSW, QLD and Australia-wide. We know what each council expects.
03
Fast, reliable turnaroundsMost WMPs within 5–7 business days. One RFI round included as standard.
04
Proprietary digital toolsLayout Generator and Bin Calculator — unavailable anywhere else in Australia.
05
No surprises, no hidden costsOne round of council RFI responses included. Any additional scope agreed upfront.

— Services

· Waste Management Plans (WMPs) for planning approvals
· Waste strategy and advisory for major developments, infrastructure and tenders
· Council waste compliance — VIC, NSW, QLD and Australia-wide
· Bin room layouts and waste storage design
· Swept path and vehicle access assessments
· Construction & Demolition Waste Management Plans
· Healthcare logistics and waste management plans
· Litter management plans
· Circular economy and waste minimisation initiatives
Lachlan Harris

— Founded by

Lachlan Harris

Director, Pro Waste Consultants

Specialist waste management consultant with nearly a decade of experience leading delivery on residential, mixed-use and commercial developments across Australia — prior to establishing Pro Waste Consultants.

— Pro Waste Tools

Digital tools that give your project a head start

Free tools built by Pro Waste Consultants. No sign-up required. No other specialist waste consultancy in Australia offers anything like them.

Layout Generator
Free Tool
PRO WASTE
Layout Generator

Design compliant bin room layouts in your browser. To-scale placement, auto-layout engine, DXF/PDF export ready for architectural drawings.

  • ✓ Manufacturer-accurate bin dimensions
  • ✓ Auto-layout engine with scoring
  • ✓ DXF export — opens in AutoCAD or Revit
  • ✓ PDF report with bin schedule
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Bin Calculator
Free Tool
Bin
Calculator

Council-specific bin counts for residential and commercial developments across VIC, NSW and QLD. Updated with current requirements.

  • ✓ Council-specific requirements
  • ✓ Residential and commercial uses
  • ✓ All waste streams covered
  • ✓ Rates updated from council guidelines
Open Bin Calculator →
Anytime — Free Tools
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Free Tool
Bin Calculator
Early bin counts for initial design before formal engagement
B
Free Tool
Layout Generator
Sketch bin room footprints directly in your browser — no sign-up needed
informs engagement ↓
When Engaged
01
Send your brief
Plans, council conditions or scope of works
02
Review & fee proposal
We scope requirements and confirm engagement
PWC Tool
03
Advice memo + layouts
Compliant bin room design, DXF/PDF for your drawings
04
DA-ready WMP
5–7 business days. One RFI round included.

— Get started

Ready to discuss
your project?

Tell us about your development and we'll provide a tailored fee proposal. Fast turnarounds, no hidden costs.

— Selected experience

Experience across Australia's most significant developments

Experience reflects work delivered by Lachlan Harris as lead consultant prior to establishing Pro Waste Consultants.

Residential

338 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW

Billbergia & Metrics

Sydney's tallest towers — 590 apartments, 158 hotel rooms across two 80-storey towers.

80 storeys

Residential

Yarra's Edge Towers 9 & 12, Docklands VIC

Mirvac

High-rise residential towers comprising 188 and 303 apartments in Melbourne's Docklands.

491 apartments

Retail

Chadstone Shopping Centre Expansion VIC

Vicinity Centres

Fresh food precinct, market pavilion and 20,000 sqm commercial office tower.

Major retail

Industrial

Port Hedland Data Centre WA

NextDC

Mission-critical data centre waste logistics and management strategy.

Data centre

Healthcare

St Vincent's Hospital, Toowoomba QLD

Hutchinson Builders

Full hospital redevelopment waste strategy and management plan.

Healthcare

Sport

Tassie Devils High Performance Centre, Kingston TAS

Populous

Elite sports facility waste and logistics planning for the revived AFL club.

Sport