Site Waste Management Plans: A missed opportunity? Presenter: Derek Duckett (CEnv, MIEMA) Project Manager Company: Mabbett & Associates (EH&S Consultants & Engineers) duckett@mabbett.com Presentation Overview Introduction Why be more resource efficient? Site Waste Management Plans Business Benefits Potential Barriers Further Support and Tools Q&A/Open Discussion Why Be More Resource Efficient? Increasing costs of building materials Waste Hierarchy Increasing transportation costs Increasing costs of waste disposal Environmental Performance matters! Sustainability Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP) What? Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP) Why? Construction Sector Waste Profile A SWMP is an important tool for to ensure site waste minimisation and management is an integral part of the day to day running of the business and construction site. A SWMP will outline; roles, responsibilities and help to measure & monitor waste generation and raw material losses on site in a strategic manner. Relevant Environmental Impacts Government Taxation and Regulation Resource Efficiency being competitive Client Requirements 1
Construction Waste Profile Relevant Environmental Impacts Construction industry largest single waste producer 8.6Mt* produced in 2008 (~44% of total Scottish waste) 26% construction waste is packaging 13% raw materials discarded unused Methods of work single largest producer of waste on site Mishandling & inappropriate storage Damage during transportation / delivery Packaging Over-ordering Main trades causing waste brick / blockwork & drylining / plasterboarding *SEPA Waste Data Digest 10 Offcuts Rework Weather Vandalism / theft Global Warming/Climate Change Atmospheric Pollution and Human Health Depletion of Natural Resources and Habitats Land Use for Landfilling Designing out waste - significant role to play Global Warming/Climate Change Landfill Impacts Key Greenhouse Gases for the Construction Sector. Carbon Dioxide - fossil fuels Chlorofluorocarbons Nitrogen Oxides - power stations - motor transport Methane Gas - landfill sites Sustainability Relevant Taxation and Regulation Taxation Landfill Tax Fuel Duty Aggregate Levy (to increase to 2.10 per tonne from 2.00 per tonne) Regulation Waste Legislation (including Duty of Care ) Site Waste Management Plan Regulations 2008 (England) 2
Fuel Duty Landfill Tax Landfill tax is applied for waste sent to landfill, waste companies generally account for this in their disposal costs. From the March 2011 budget the price of fuel, the fuel duty and the VAT level are shown in the table below: From 1 April 2010 Active waste per tonne 48 56 From 1 April 2011 Inactive waste per tonne 2.50 2.50 Active Waste increases 8 per tonne each year until 2013! Example Waste Regulation Requirements SWMP Legislation (England) Waste Regulation Requirements Imposes duty of care on waste producers License systems for waste transfer, storage, treatment, disposal Chain of custody notes system Tighter restrictions on Special (Hazardous) Wastes Segregation of different types of wastes from landfill (e.g. liquids, WEEE, batteries) SWMPs are a legal requirement in England for all construction projects begun after 6th April 2008, worth over 300,000 (excl VAT) Dictates: Responsibilities (Client) Responsibilities (Principal Contractor) Threshold Levels and Requirements Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008 SWMPs (Scottish Approach) Resource Efficiency Being Competitive Scotland s Zero Waste Plan Climate Change Act Section 4: reference to waste prevention plans Waste Information Scotland Regulations 2010 reporting requirements Planning Guidance (PPG 6) highlights SWMPs as good practice Zero Waste Scotland Regulations 2011 (draft) - segregation of waste Design out waste (e.g. pre-fabrication, modularisation, standardisation, returnable packaging etc) Reduce waste/fuel via more efficient handling, storage and delivery Re-use waste directly or off-site (e.g. industrial symbiosis) Segregate waste from landfill (avoid paying landfill tax)! 3
Client Requirements Site Waste Management Plan Who? Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) Civil Engineering Environmental Quality Assessment & Award Scheme (CEEQUAL) Sustainable Procurement (Scottish Government) Code for Sustainable Homes Environmental Management Systems (e.g. ISO 14001, BS855, EMAS) Considerate Constructors Scheme Expected by UK national client organisations due to English regulations General SWMP Responsibilities Site Waste Management Plan When? Clients Ensure SWMP involvement stipulated in contract agreements and brief contractors on any targets required. Designers Use design part of the SWMP tool (reduce, re-use and recycle of materials). Principal Construction Contractors Use all other parts of SWMP tool and train site employees. Pre-construction Outline design Tendering & appointment Prevent waste Model wording Designing out waste tools/guidance Secondary Contractors Use provide information for SWMP tool and train site employees. Material Suppliers Consider sustainable packaging options, effective labelling of materials, providing packaging weights and review of logistics. Waste Management Contractors Provide actual waste disposal data to contractors on a regular basis Detailed design Construction (including demolition) Forecast waste Reduce waste Increase RC Waste reduction Waste recovery Measure performance Net Waste Tool SWMP Template Post-construction Review performance Benchmarking SWMP Tracker Reporting Portal Site Waste Management Plans How? 9 SWMP Steps 1. Assign Responsibility Assign overall responsibility for the SWMP e.g. EH&S Manager, Site Project Manager, Site Supervisor. Also make sure that others provide input into the SWMP (e.g. architects, designers, client, contractors, material suppliers, waste contractors) 4
2. Identify your waste streams i.e. the types and quantities of waste likely to arise Assess each stage and estimate waste volumes to help plan waste facilities required. 3. Work out waste management options => Determine your on site waste management options and choose in line with the Waste Hierarchy. 4. Identify waste management sites determine by whom and how your waste will be treated/disposed of. Make sure to only use licensed waste carriers and waste management sites. 5. Plan for efficient materials and waste handling Optimise material supply & procurement of materials and set SWMP waste targets. This could include avoiding material storage losses or adequate waste signage. 6. Develop and deliver communication, training and buy-in Ensure all SWMP roles and responsibilities are understood by staff and contractors. 7. Measure types and volumes of waste => Use waste quantities, types, volumes, tonnage to track trends and progress towards SWMP targets. 5
8. Monitor the effectiveness of the SWMP Audit and inspect to ensure targets are met and lessons are learned for future projects. 9. Review SWMP performance, learn and act Generate final summary report to assess performance of SWMP to improve for future projects. Level of Detail Required? SWMP Guidance Client Dependent on the size of project Needs to consider availability of staff Keep it simple to start with Manage communications pre-start through to handover Basic requirement to collect waste data Will naturally evolve as project evolves Measure your performance and develop your confidence Involve the Principal Contractor earlier in the design stage Provide a SWMP Template Include contractual clauses Use performance related bonuses Adopt preferred contractors SWMP Design SWMP Construction 5 Principles of Designing Out Waste Design for Reuse and Recovery Design for Off-Site Construction Design for Material Optimisation Design for Waste Efficient Procurement Design for Deconstruction Re-use of Existing Site Materials Efficient Material Handling Effective Material and Waste Storage Appoint Suitable Waste Contractors Adequate Segregation for Reuse/Recycling Good Site Communication and Signage Effective Hazardous Waste Disposal Select Suppliers with Returnable Packaging Regular Site Inspections Regular Material and Waste Monitoring Legal Record Control 6
Your Approach? SWMP Benefits Align your SWMP with your project (start with a pilot project) Provide a common format for your company Demonstrate your Duty of Care /use EWC codes Provide an audit trail of wastage of materials and disposal Provides structured approach to on-site waste management Reduces waste to landfill and waste management costs Increase profit margins Better control of regulatory risks for site materials/waste Contractual compliance for public and private sector needs Comply with current regulation and industry best practice Estimated Savings Through SWMP Case Study References 15% less waste on site 43% less waste to landfill 50% savings in waste handling charges 40% saving on disposal costs compared with landfill *Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment Clark Contracts To be discussed 130,901 tonnes diverted from landfill and ~ 651,880. based on Edinburgh Schools Project. Sustainable housing development in Aberdeen. Targeting savings of ~36,549 tonnes diversion from landfill and ~ 400,902. ~ 68,000. based on sustainable design SWMP project in East of Scotland. SWMP Barriers BRE Smart Waste Tool Lack of knowledge on the true cost of waste Wasteful designs No system of measuring site waste No control mechanisms in place to manage Good practice and successes not shared Poor staff buy-in Time Economic Difficulties Site Constraints space for segregation, transport 7
WRAP/Zero Waste Scotland SWMP Template Useful SWMP Links BRE www.smartwaste.co.uk/ WRAP/Zero Waste Scotland www.wrap.org.uk/swmp Zero Waste Scotland Guidance available Bremap FREE publications available on-line: DIY resource efficiency guide SWMP Regulations Guide Compendium of case studies Construction waste packaging guide Trade information sheets (x7) True Cost of Waste video Working with your waste contractor guide Waste Aware Business Poster Creator Available at - http://www.wasteawarebusiness.org.uk/ Available at - http://www.wasteawareconstruction.org.uk/poster.asp 8
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