Development Checklist No12 Waste Management

Waste is endemic in demolition, construction and building but good site management can make improvements happen.  There is good potential for recycling of demolition debris and other waste from site operations during the building process. Statutory Checks include the following:

Checklist 12.1:    Asbestos Removal Plan: Hazardous waste  which is asbestos should be removed under safe conditions in accord with the owner's / occupier's, etc asbestos removal plan (ARP). Matters to be covered include:

• Check 1: An awareness is created of the duty of care to protect members of the public, employees and contractor's employees;
• Check 2:  Safe working and conditions are managed, including:  a) protective clothing for workers; b) works of removal; b) storage; c) transporation: and, d) disposal destination; and,
• Check 3:  Carriers, disposal site operators, and scrap metal dealers have licences to operate.

Check 12.2: Hazardous waste: Waste which is hazardous should be handled, removed and finally disposed of in accord with the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 SI No 894 (as amended).

Check 12.3: Scrap Metal: Follow the progress of the Scrap Metal Dealers (Amendment) Bill (2011-2012).  If Royal Assent is granted scrap metal must not be bought for cash by scrap metal dealers.

Check 12.4:  SWMPs:    If the project is worth the prescribed amount ensure compliance with the Site Waste Management Plans 2008 SI 2008 No 341.