Non-statutory guidance for site waste management plans

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 2008
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Abstract

The aims of site waste management plans (SWMPs) are to improve materials resource efficiency and to reduce fly tipping. This guidance puts these aims into perspective for the client and the regulator, detailing how they apply to all aspects of construction work, including demolition and excavation and covers the exclusions. Describes how to write and implement and legal duty, who should write a plan and the information to be recorded. Discusses elements of the life cycle of SWMPs such as updating and storage.

History

Replaces Informal consultation on non-statutory guidance for site waste management plans (DEFRA, 2008). This document has been archived by its original publisher.

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Waste management
  • Materials
  • Aggregates
  • Waste planning
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land

Publisher History

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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