Site Waste Management Plans
Issued: 14 December 2007
Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP) are expected to become a legal obligation for construction projects of more than £250,000 in value next year. Many are already using the plans and seeing real benefits to their business as a result.
Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP) aim to reduce the amount of waste produced on construction sites and prevent fly-tipping.
For example, a SWMP is a highly effective tool for managing and eventually reducing the amount of waste produced on a project, resulting in financial savings that go directly to a business's bottom line.
SWMPs can act as a framework to help you comply with environmental legislation. As a business that produces and handles construction waste, you must be able to demonstrate that you have complied with what's known as the 'duty of care' by ensuring that the waste that you produce is safely disposed of or recovered. If you handle or dispose of hazardous wastes, there are further actions that you must take in addition to the duty of care.
Businesses already using SWMPs are also experiencing commercial benefits and as clients become more environmentally conscious, positive credentials in this area can give one business the edge over its competitors. After all, in this market, building and maintaining a good reputation and strong client relationships can pay dividends.
More information from NetRegs:
http://www.netregs.gov.uk/netregs/legislation/380525/1555007/?version=1&lang=_e