The Site Waste Management Regulations 2008 came into effect 6th April 2008 in England and for those who have not yet been requested to provide designers information yet, don’t worry, you will.

Site Waste Management Plans are required for construction projects valued greater than £300k (excl VAT) with more detailed reporting required to Plans developed for projects over £500k (excl VAT).

The Client is responsible for ensuring a Plan is prepared before construction work begins, and I suggest that an advisory note is forwarded (similar to CDM Regs) advising the Client at the time of our appointment.  Some Clients may not be aware of their obligations.

As designers, we need to provide information for the plan, advising of decisions taken to minimise waste production.

The principle Contractor develops, updates and implements the Site Waste Management Plan and both the Client and the Principal Contractor are responsible for reviewing, refining and revising the plan as necessary.

Note:  Work cannot commence until the Site Waste Management Plan is signed by the Client and Principal Contractor.

Useful Guidance`

Industry Guidance.

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2008/pdf/uksi_20080314_en.pdf

http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/topics/construction/pdf/swmp-guidance.pdf

http://www.netregs-swmp.co.uk/simple-guide-20080406.pdf

Information Resources

http://www.breeam.org/    (BRE Environmental Assessment Method)

http://www.wrap.org.uk/construction/

http://www.smartwaste.co.uk/

http://www.bre.co.uk  ( Green Guide to Specification)

http://www.ciria.org.uk/   (Design for Deconstruction: Principles of Design to Facilitate Reuse & Recycle )

http://www.dh.gov.uk/  ( NHS Environmental Tool)