Whether you are new to site management or have
been in the game for a while, it is handy to know about the rules and
regulations concerning Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs). They have been a
legal requirement since 6th April 2008 on all UK projects valued at £300,000
(ex V.A.T.) or more, with additional requirements in place for projects with
a value of £500,000 (ex V.A.T.) or more.
They were introduced to make the responsible management of waste more
important to both construction and demolition sites with a focus on
promoting environmental sustainability. The SWMP regulations place the
responsibility for the production of the plan with the client; who must
produce it before the project is started. This is an important point to
remember, as there are fines in place for clients and principle contractors
that start a project without a Site Waste Management Plan.
To get advice and help with your SWMP please contact us on
01225 840 700 or email us on
info@bathrecyclingskips.co.uk.
What your SWMP must include:
- The types of waste that will be generated?
- How that waste will be managed?
- Which contractors will be used (these will be
checked for legitimacy)?