Question 6.7

7 of 7 in Resources

Objective

To minimise / manage the waste produced on site to limit diversion to landfill.

Importance: Importance

Question

Will a site waste management plan be produced by the developer, prior to commencement of work on site, to limit the environmental impact of construction activities?

Targets and Justification

Best
As good practice, with use of benchmarking and measuring tools (e.g. SMARTWaste or equivalent), with provision of training and awareness raising for onsite waste management
Good
Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) which incorporates final reporting of waste management performance (with respect to recycled and secondary materials, waste reduction, segregation, recovery and disposal) and cost savings identified
Minimum
See relevant local planning authority standard

Applies to Developments

This question applies to Small, Medium and Large developments.