WRAP the Government sponsored Waste and Resources Action Programme

WRAP the Government sponsored Waste and Resources Action Programme recently announced that over 30 leading companies across the construction supply chain have committed to halving the amount of construction waste sent to landfill by 2012 – organisations include Land Securities, Defence Estates, Laing O’Rourke and ASDA. To read more follow this link:

http://www.wrap.org.uk/wrap_corporate/news/leading_companies.html

Government’s online guide to environmental legislation

According to NetRegs, the Government’s online guide to environmental legislation, over half of construction businesses in England are unaware that Site Waste Management Plans are mandatory for construction or demolition projects over £300,000. In response Netregs have launched a new campaign to raise awareness amongst businesses of the SWMP obligations. For further information follow this link:

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/

Site Waste Planning comments: “You can also download our free SWMP Guide and Checklists to help Project Clients and Principal Contractors understand their obligations (link to download section)”

NetRegs launches an expanded online Waste Directory

NetRegs launches an expanded online Waste Directory to assist small and medium sizes businesses comply with waste disposal laws and identify the nearest businesses where they can recycle and dispose of waste. For further information follow this link:

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/static/documents/NetRegs/NetRegs_directory_makes_easy_work_of_waste.pdf

Site Waste Planning comments: “As part of the SWMP Regulations, Principal Contractors have an obligation to reuse, recycle and recover waste as far as possible before disposing of it in other ways – the directory provides a useful resource to identify recycling facilities”