First English Council Commits to Halving Waste to Landfill

Manchester City Council has joined a range of leading Project Clients, Principal Contractors and Retailers in signing up to WRAPs 'Halving Waste to Landfill' initiative.

Reducing construction waste is a key objective for UK industry not only helping to cut waste management costs but also provides savings on the value of wasted materials.

The Council sees the committment as key step to improving their sustainability and contributing to combatting climate change.

The recent SWMP Regulations requiring the production of Site Waste Management Plans for projects over £300k can assist industry in implementing and monitoring their approach to the 'Halving Waste' committment. For more information on developing your Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) click here.

To read the full article go to: http://www.wrap.org.uk/wrap_corporate/news/first_english.html

Changes to Hazardous Waste Regulations

As of the 6th April 2009 the Hazardous Waste Regulations have been amended. One of the main changes to affect businesses such as those from the construction industry who are producers of hazardous waste relates to the need to register.

Premises producing hazardous waste such as construction sites will no longer need to register the site as producing hazardous waste if it will produce less than 500kg of hazardous waste in any one year.

The requirement to manage your hazardous waste properly along with your other wastes also forms part of your obligations under your 'Waste Duty of Care' which have been strengthened by the recent introduction of the Site Waste Management Plan regulations 2008.
For more information on the Hazardous Waste Regulations amendements go to:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/topics/hazwaste/index.htm

For more information on Site Waste Management Plans click here.

Government Creates Single Organisation for Resource Efficiency

WRAP will lead the development of a single point of contact for advice and support on resource efficiency.
The aim is to deliver better and more efficient services to businesses including within the construction industry.
The new organisation should make it less confusing to access help on resource efficiency. Clear guidance can only assist the construction industry to implement Site Waste Management Plans more effectively.
For assistance with your Site Waste Management Plan click here.

For the full article go to:
http://www.wrap.org.uk/wrap_corporate/news/wrap_welcomes_move.html