Approved Document H6 (solid waste storage)

Approved Document H6 sets out guidance on the design and provision of facilities for the storage of solid waste from dwellings and commercial premises in England and Wales. While not directly a drainage subject, it sits within Part H of the Building Regulations and informs the layout of bin stores, communal refuse areas and access for collection. The document is relevant to new builds, mansion block refurbishments and extensions across Greater London, where collection arrangements vary between boroughs. Enforcement is by Local Authority Building Control during plan check and final inspection. Practical implications include the need for hardstanding, screening and adequate separation between waste storage and habitable rooms, with capacity sized to collection frequency. The formal reference is Approved Document H, Volume 6: Solid waste storage, generally read in conjunction with the local council waste strategy.