Site Waste Management Plans

Site Waste Management Plans
sustainable direction t h i n k i n g o f t h e f u t u r e Site Waste Management Plans What they are and What makes a good one Local Authorities sustainable direction ltd. 3 The Steadings Business Centre Maisemore, Gloucestershire GL2 8EY UK T +44 (0) web 1

What are Site Waste Management Plans? Why are they necessary?
The Questions What are Site Waste Management Plans? Why are they necessary? What do they require? How do we assess them? What do we need to do once we have them? What other questions do you think you might wish to add? 2

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Waste by any other name! Rubbish By-product Allowance Over-weights
Under-weights Off-spec product Effluent Sweepings Out of shelf life Process Loss Packaging Cancelled Orders Damaged goods Seconds Conveyor Loss Dregs Dross Swarf Off-cuts Evaporation Inspection loss Residue Dirty Solvent Rags Leakage Dust Wash-Water Samples Obsolete Stock Returns Rework Shrinkage Scrap On of the things about waste is that we often don’t recognise it for what it is. What about the hidden value of waste? 5

The Questions What are Site Waste Management Plans? Why are they necessary? What do they require? How do we assess them? What do we need to do once we have them? 6

required for development projects of a value greater than £300k
A SWMP is a plan that details the amount and type of waste that will be produced on a construction site and how it will be re-used, recycled or disposed of required for development projects of a value greater than £300k additional requirements for projects over £500k Threshold values include price of accepted tender or (where no tender) labour, materials and plant, overheads, and profit. 7

must be produced by an appropriate person before the work commences
must be updated during the construction process to record how the waste is managed and to confirm that material which cannot be re-used or recycled is disposed of at a legitimate facility. ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

July 2004 – SWMP introduced in DTI’s Voluntary Code of Practice
Timeline July 2004 – SWMP introduced in DTI’s Voluntary Code of Practice 2007 – SWMP as part of Defra’s Waste Strategy 2007 April 2008 – SWMP Regulations 2008 ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008
Effective NOW Does not apply to Part A installations under Environmental Permitting (England & Wales) Regulations 2007 (PPC Installations) Examples of Part A installations include: Burning any fuel in an appliance with a rated thermal input of 50 or more megawatts, gasification and refining activities, refining ore, etc!!! Why? Because they are already so heavily regulated that SWMP are not good enough!

Scope Projects with a value greater than £300,000 involving:
construction, alteration, conversion, fitting out, commissioning, renovation, repair, upkeep, redecoration, maintenance, cleaning, de-commissioning, demolition or dismantling, site clearance, exploration and investigation, on-site assembly, disassembly, including electrical, gas, water, sewage, compressed air, hydraulic, telecommunication, computer or similar services. (CDM) Contact value If not contract, then materials, plant, labour, overheads and profit.

A mechanism to control and reduce waste costs
It is also A mechanism to control and reduce waste costs A regulatory compliance tool A project management tool A risk management tool A “proof” that wastes were disposed of correctly Fly tipping Who is already familiar with them? What are they? A mechanism to control and reduce costs A legal requirement A risk management tool A project management tool – why don’t you use them already? 12

In the UK, someone fly-tips every 35 seconds
Fly-tipping A rising crime issue In the UK, someone fly-tips every 35 seconds Approx. 1/5 of all fly-tipping is C&D waste Approx. 1/3 of the more serious incidents are C&D waste Fly-tipping costs the tax payer (you and me!) £50million / year 13

Impact on sustainability Impact on projects and budget
Why is waste important? Regulatory Burden Impact on sustainability Impact on projects and budget Anti-Competitive Health and Safety Risk Shortage of landfill and hazardous waste capacity Good basic management

What is the true cost of waste?
Ask people how much “waste” is worth. ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Waste Costs UK Industry £15 BILLION per Annum
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Reducing Waste reveals Hidden Profit!
Demonstrations have shown that up to 4.5% of TURNOVER can be converted to profit! Typically this is between 1 and 3 percent For a company working on a 10% nominal margin this can significantly improve profitability 17

Cost of materials put in skip £1095 TOTAL COST £1343 (Source: AMEC)
True cost of waste 8 cu yd skip Skip hire £85 Labour to fill skip £163 Cost of materials put in skip £1095 TOTAL COST £1343 (Source: AMEC) But still not the true cost!!! What about lost production whilst labour filling skip? Moving material around prior to filling Off=loading material which will become waste Time arranging for skip Time filling in paperwork 18

True cost of Waste True Cost of Waste Waste Disposal Costs & Taxes
Poor Quality/Damaged Raw Materials Energy, Water & Labour Costs & Taxes Time Managing Materials, Rework & Waste Poor Work & Rework Wasted Raw & Consumable Materials Design Driven Waste

Waste Costs More Than You Think!
We pay to buy in resource We pay staff to handle it We “rent” space to store it We use energy and time converting it into waste We transport it in and out of our premises NOW - We now pay to dispose of it Or - We let it escape Or - We let it perform no useful function WHAT IS THE TRUE COST OF WASTE? 20

to improve resource efficiency within the construction industry BY
reducing the amount of waste produced maximising the reuse or recycling of any waste generated minimising the amount of waste that goes for disposal 22

The UK Construction Industry
Uses 420m tonnes of solid resources per annum Not to mention water, fuels and wastes arising from the indirect generation of energy Only 2/3 of this is added to the building stock The rest is waste (approx 150m tonnes) ca90 Mta construction and demolition waste ca2m Mta production and packaging waste ca59 Mta quarry waste The industry is very wasteful UK – 650 MTA Implications High wastage High resource use 23

13% of all materials delivered to site enter the waste stream directly without ever having been used
Void space is 40% of skips ©2008 Compass Professional Development Ltd 24

Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regs 1991
Waste must be passed to responsible persons Treaters, keepers, carriers, brokers, disposers Records of Transfer must be kept general waste transfer notes hazardous waste transfer notes We cannot just ‘pass the buck’ - we must have made all reasonable efforts to ensure that the waste has been handled properly THE LESS WE PRODUCE THE LESS IS OUR BURDEN!

Planning Policy Statement PPS10
A key policy tool Planning Policy Statement PPS10 ‘proposed new developments should be supported by site waste management plans of the type encouraged by the code of practice published by DTI’ Code for Sustainable Homes One of 5 elements required by code Waste Strategy Review (England) 2006 Key policy tool 26

Code for Sustainable Homes
It is MANDATORY at all levels of the Code for a SWMP to be developed and implemented For a development where the cost is less than £300,000, this element will be awarded by default Department for Communities and Local Government, 2008, The Code for Sustainable Homes; Setting the standard is sustainability for new homes Enforcement opportunity here – because SWMPs are needed at all levels of value if someone wants to market sustainable homes. ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

BENEFITS to LAs of SWMP include:
Reductions in construction waste to landfill Targets for reduction in commercial waste can be met and exceeded Differentiation from competitors Demonstrating good environmental performance …Revenue stream SWMP are good! But are they being applied to their full potential? Revenue stream - £300 fixed penalty notices for not having a SWMP onsite, another penalty for not keeping it updated – potentially £600. ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

SECBE Survey September 2008
Reception so far… SECBE Survey September 2008 475 participants, only 36% actually completed a SWMP 43% of Local Authorities did not understand when a SWMP was required Over half of Clients and Contractors think responsibility lies solely with the Environment Agency (EA), and worryingly 100% of participating Local Authorities believed that the powers of enforcement lie solely with the Environment Agency. From Julian Carter and Tina McGeachan’s Sept 2008 report: We provoked an impressive response, with 475 participants, which indicates a heightened awareness of the existence of Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs). However, only 36% of respondents had personally been involved in the practical preparation or implementation of a SWMP. Over 20% of contractors were unaware that a SWMP is required on all projects over £300,000, whilst 43% of Local Authorities did not understand when a SWMP was required at all. It seems that Clients are more informed than contractors with 86% knowing the key criteria for when a SWMP should be in place. Some thought that they were only needed if they were a requirement of a planning application but overall less than half knew that they should be in place before demolition/construction began on site. significant confusion about who is responsible for checking these Plans and enforcing the new regulations. Over half of Clients and Contractors think responsibility lies solely with the Environment Agency (EA), and worryingly 100% of participating Local Authorities believed that the powers of enforcement lie solely with the Environment Agency. Our survey reveals that Local Authorities do not understand their responsibilities with regard to the enforcement of the regulations at all. However, it is encouraging that some are realising their powers to reduce waste to landfill through the planning process and it should be acknowledged that where Local Authorities are requiring SWMPs to be submitted at the planning stage there is recognition of the potential for enforcement at the beginning of the process. ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Reception so far… Netregs survey 2008
51.2% of construction firms are still unaware that SWMP are mandatory for projects over £300,000 in England. BUT 45% have reported money savings for their business as a direct result of the SWMP. 83 per cent of respondents have, in the last 12 months, looked at the way they work and have tried to find ways to reduce the amount of waste they produce. Two thirds of respondents have also changed the way that they work to prevent or reduce harm to the environment. ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

A SWMP is being reviewed. Within your organisation, note down:
Activity 1 A SWMP is being reviewed. Within your organisation, note down: Who it would go to in the first instance Who it would be passed to What happens if there is a renovation worth £340,000? Doesn’t need planning but DOES need a SWMP! Get them to map out who would receive the SWMP, what would be done with it – would it go to Planning? Waste? Building control, who then have to go out and enforce? Point is to get them to assign ownership of SWMP to someone, probably themselves as they have been sent on the training, and decide how they will disseminate information within their LA to the people who require it. ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

A SWMP is required by LAW for a client…
….but NOT required as part of the planning process. Planning permission for renovating – X SWMP for renovating – YES How do you capture these??? Set Triggers in your organisation Building control NEED TO KNOW about SWMP, and have a “check” on their checklist for them. Remember the benefits to LAs. Find some way to capture renovations within their organisation. ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

SWMP training in each department? SWMP Champion in Building Regs?
Triggers examples; SWMP representative is notified anytime there are works worth more than £300,000? SWMP training in each department? “Nothing slips through the net” SWMP Champion in Building Regs? Unique to your departmental layout and internal structure ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

WHO this information relates to within your organisation
THINK: WHO this information relates to within your organisation WHO has ownership of these issues? HOW will that sector enforce the SWMP? Get them to think about who is responsible within the LA for enforcing every part of the SWMPs. ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Main requirement Any client who intends to carry out a construction project on one site with an estimated project value greater than £300,000 must produce a site waste management plan before work begins. (can be delegated to principal contractor) Covers the process from construction design and planning to completion of the construction work. 36

He must plan, design, manage and monitor the construction phase in a way which ensures that, so far as is reasonably practicable, it is carried out without consigning as waste any materials that could otherwise be re-used, recycled or recovered on-site or off-site. ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Before Work Begins For all projects over £300,000 the identity of:
the Client the Principal Contractor the person who drafted the Plan 38

A description of the works proposed including:
Before Work Begins A description of the works proposed including: the location of the site; and the estimated value of the project including labour, plant, materials, overheads and profit) Or agreed tender figure ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Construction Methods and Materials
Before Work Begins It must include decisions on any of the following used to minimise the quantity of waste on site: Nature of the project Design Construction Methods and Materials ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

A description of the works proposed including:
Before Work Begins A description of the works proposed including: a description of the waste types that will be produced in the course of the project; an estimate of the volume of each different waste produced; 41

the waste management action proposed for each waste type i. e
the waste management action proposed for each waste type i.e. reuse, recycling, recovery or disposal; and a declaration that the principal contractor will take all reasonable steps to ensure that waste management controls e.g. the duty of care, will be observed. ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Once work begins >£300k
The Principal Contractor needs to record, each time waste is uplifted: the identity of the person removing the waste; the types of waste removed; and the site that the contractor is taking the waste to 43

Once work begins >£500k
The Principal Contractor needs to record, each time waste is uplifted: When any waste is removed from the construction site— the identity of the person removing the waste; a waste carrier registration number of the carrier; Site the waste is being taken to; and a copy of, or reference to, the waste description as detailed on the waste transfer note. This is good practice and should be done for all projects (if only to meet duty of care requirements) 44

When work begins >£500k
As often as necessary to ensure that the plan accurately reflects the progress of the project, and in any event not less than every six months, he must— assess the plan; record the types and quantities of waste produced; 45

When work begins >£500k
Record the types and quantities of waste that have been — re-used on and off site recycled for use on and off site; Sent for another form of recovery (on or off site); sent to landfill Otherwise disposed of; and Update the plan to reflect the progress of the project. 46

After completion >£300k
Within three months of the work being completed he must add to the plan confirmation that the site waste management plan has been monitored on a regular basis to ensure that work is progressing according to the plan and that the plan was updated in accordance with this regulation; and An explanation of any deviation from the plan 47

After work > £500k As for > £300k, PLUS
A comparison of the estimated quantities of each waste type against the actual quantities of each waste type; An estimate of the cost savings that have been achieved by completing and implementing a SWMP SAME as 300 48

Responsibilities In cases where the client and the principal contractor are different people or organisations, the regulations make them equally responsible for compliance with the regulations. The definitions of client and principal contractor are based on Construction, Design and Management Regulations (CDM) 1994. 49

Responsibilities It will be the responsibility of the principal contractor to delegate individual responsibilities for waste management tasks to contractors/sub-contractors within the terms of their contract. The person who drafts and implements a SWMP will be ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance with its content. The Plan should clearly attribute responsibility for any actions concerning waste to a specific contractor or subcontractor. What liability does the drafter have? What happens if you change contractor? 50

Monitoring and regulation
Powers awarded to both local authorities and the Environment Agency to check SWMPs and, where necessary, to take enforcement action. The Environment Agency, in common with its role in targeting waste crime, will be able to investigate more serious cases of waste offences. These might initially have been identified by the local authority. When to call in the EA? Up to the enforcement officer on site! AT their discretion. 51

Monitoring and regulation
What Powers does an LA officer have? For the purposes of these Regulations an officer of a local authority authorised to enforce these Regulations has all the powers of an officer of the Environment Agency under section 108 of the Environment Act 1995 ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Environment Act 1995 Section 108 says:
Person who appears suitable to an enforcing authority may be authorised in writing by that authority to exercise, in accordance with the terms of the authorisation, any of the powers specified in subsection (4) below for the purpose— (a) of determining whether any provision of the pollution control enactments in the case of that authority is being, or has been, complied with; (b) of exercising or performing one or more of the pollution control functions of that authority; or (c) of determining whether and, if so, how such a function should be exercised or performed. What does it mean? LA representative has executive decision – they can decide on the spot whether or not to apply enforcements! ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Purpose of SWMP = Effective reductions in landfill
SO Effective monitoring and enforcement needs to be in place How to mark SWMP What to do when you have them What makes a good one ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Strategy - ? Monitoring Enforcement Read their plans Check their plans
Have the explored all options? Enforcement What can you do about it? ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Offences Failure to make or keep a SWMP (or one which fails to meet the minimum criteria) and comply with the requirements of Schedule 1 Fail to produce a SWMP upon your request, or a request from an officer of the Environment Agency. 57

Make a false statement in a SWMP (knowingly or recklessly)
Fail to assist an authorised officer of the Environment Agency or local authority in requesting supporting evidence or documentation Fail to comply with, or implement the terms of a SWMP ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Persons guilty of any offence under the regulations are liable to:
Penalties Persons guilty of any offence under the regulations are liable to: on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding £50,000; or on conviction on indictment, to a fine. Fixed Penalty Notice (£300) 59

Useful ‘aide memoir’ for checking a SWMP But still at your discretion
The Marking Scheme Useful ‘aide memoir’ for checking a SWMP But still at your discretion Have they put enough locators in to identify the site appropriately? Have they explored all waste management options available to them? Are their expected quantities of waste realistic, and have they put in place appropriate management actions? (e.g. number of skips for each type of waste) Need an LA Marking Scheme Handout?? 60

Easy to produce and keep updated Easy to advocate
A Site Waste Data Form This records the types and quantities of waste arising and their management Used by principal contractor to record and monitor performance and targets Useful to check waste movements, helping with Duty of Care requirements Easy to produce and keep updated Easy to advocate 61

Site Waste Management Plan data sheet
Project name Project address/location Main contractor Person responsible for waste management on site (name and job title) Person and company completing this form, if different Types of waste arising (add more rows if needed): Material Quantity (in m3) Re-used on site Re-used off site Recycle d for use on site Recycle d for use off site Disposal to recycling facility Disposal to WML exempt site Disposal to landfill Inert Advocate this! 62

Waste management options
Identify waste management options Consider the waste hierarchy - On- and off-site options re-used on-site, re-used off-site; recycled for use on-site; recycled for use off-site; sent to recycling facility; sent to waste management licence exempt site; or sent to landfill site for disposal. Is their waste management as effective as it can be? Education on waste management options. 63

Waste Hierarchy (financial & environmental) Increasing Desirability
AVOID Resource Optimisation – Rethink Design Source Reduction – Accurate estimating and ordering REDUCE Deconstruction – Disassemble buildings to recover materials Reduce Packaging – Reverse Distribution to suppliers Reuse – in place of new materials REUSE Prevention – materials saving techniques (financial & environmental) Increasing Desirability Up cycle – Create value-added products RECYCLE Recycle – raw materials for the same or equal use RECOVERY Down cycle – Raw materials for a lower value product Materials and/or Energy DISPOSAL

Reduce! Contractors should ensure they:
Don’t over design structure Don’t oversize Don’t cut section from solid wherever possible Design to standard sizes Hazardous level 65

Re-measure! Contractors should ensure:
Re-measure to avoid over-ordering Reduce over-ordering to minimum +/- 10% is wasteful 5% excess for damage replacement is excessive Re-measure on site and pay for what is installed 66

Reject and return! Contractors should ensure:
Hazardous waste materials Defective materials Packaging materials Return ‘Sale or return’ Take-back schemes 67

Reuse! Contractors should ensure:
Reuse formwork (4-5 times) Use proprietary steel hoardings or fencing Reuse offcuts Reclamation materials 68

Recycle or Recover! Contractors should ensure:
Down-cycle and up-cycle For use on-site or off-site Markets for materials e.g. plastics, timber, metals, Recycling of inert material into aggregates Recover Materials, e.g. Composting of organic material Energy, e.g. Waste used as a fuel 69

Waste Is The Symptom, Not The Disease!
We live in a wasteful culture personally and in business We consistently undervalue our resources especially when they are “the company’s” We think that it is easier to dispose of things than to not it is not worth spending time to find other ways to deal with it When it has left the site it is someone else's problem Out of sight - out of mind! 70

Activity 2 - What would you do?
For common waste streams Suggest waste options with reasons What alternatives might there be? What stops you using those options? You have 20 minutes and 5 minutes each for feedback. 71

Waste Management Facilities – Using the right ones?
Identify waste management sites and contractors Licensed or exempt facilities Registered waste carriers Appropriate contractual requirements Provision of volume and cost data Proof of transfer / disposal Include compliance with all legal responsibilities such as Duty of Care 72

Planning Waste Handling
Plan for efficient materials and waste handling How would you do this? Early planning essential When? Set indicative targets What targets would you set? 10 mins in twos. 73

Plan to Avoid This! Poor housekeeping Poor risk management
Health & Safety Environment Poor financial control Ineffective management ©2008 Compass Professional Development Ltd 74

Site segregation of materials
Plasterboard Cardboard / paper Timber Metal 75

Who needs this information, i.e. who will enforce it? Triggers set up.
Remember Activity 1 Who will receive it? Who will pass it on? Who needs this information, i.e. who will enforce it? Triggers set up. How will you make sure the information gets to those who need it? ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Methodologies for practical enforcement
Get the plan where it needs to be Read their plan Check it has all that is required Check they are doing what they say they are doing. ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Check that the plans are appropriate
Use the LA Marking Scheme to check the SWMP plans are Identifying all their waste streams Managing them appropriately (have they considered all the alternatives?) 79

Does this SWMP fill all the requirements?
Activity 3 Mark a SWMP! Does this SWMP fill all the requirements? Does it identify all waste streams? Have they handled them appropriately? ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Check they are doing what their plan says they are doing
Check for records Check they are doing what their plan says they are doing Records help in the audit trail Especially illegal fly-tipping. Avoid mushroom syndrome Black hole – never any feedback Link to payments? competitions 81

Common failures of SWMPs
Is the Principle Contractor communicating the SWMP to all contractors? Have they made it part of the site induction? Are they regularly reviewing and revising the plan? ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

Will help SWMP become more efficient for the future
Capturing this data Will help SWMP become more efficient for the future Write your comments and ideas down What makes a good plan? You will help to evolve best practice ©2008 Sustainable Direction Ltd

They must review how the SWMP worked
Check the review They must review how the SWMP worked It would be useful for them to identify learning points for future projects And then, to share the learning with all appropriate colleagues There must also be an explanation for any deviation from the plan. 84

Questions Any questions? 85

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