{"id":1282,"date":"2020-11-30T09:45:45","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T09:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recyclingbristol.com\/?p=1282"},"modified":"2020-11-30T09:45:45","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T09:45:45","slug":"what-is-a-waste-management-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recyclingbristol.com\/what-is-a-waste-management-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Waste Management Plan?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A waste management plan is a vital roadmap for businesses across all sectors. By following a well-prepared waste management plan, businesses can cut costs and reduce their environmental impact by diverting waste from landfill. Construction and demolition businesses benefit from a plan the most, as 32% of landfill waste comes from construction and demolition of buildings, and as much as 13% of products delivered to construction sites are sent directly to landfill without being used (Technology Strategy Board<\/a>).<\/p>\n

If you are a business looking to better manage your waste, specifically in construction or demolition, use this guide from the expert team at ETM Recycling<\/a>.<\/p>\n

See our waste management services<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is a Waste Management Plan? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

A waste management plan outlines how large amounts of waste created by a business will be managed and dealt with, including estimates of waste type, volume and management method.<\/p>\n

Plans specifically for construction and demolition are called Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP) which account for waste created across an entire project. For projects between \u00a3300,000-\u00a3500,000 a basic SWMP is necessary, however for projects over \u00a3500,000 an advanced SWMP is required.<\/p>\n

Created prior to the project beginning, a SWMP begins with initial waste audits and estimates, then the planning of waste management by a licenced waste management provider such as ETM Recycling. Once created, the SWMP is a maintained document, with processes, costs and volumes tracked in accordance with predictions. Records of waste movement, Waste Transfer Notes, are also kept as well as updates on waste reused, recycled, recovered and disposed of.<\/p>\n

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By planning waste management before beginning a project, businesses save money, time and the environment. Processes agreed on are streamlined; such as waste container hire, collection frequency and associated services. Additionally, as costs are laid out early on and contracts created, projects remain on budget.<\/p>\n

What does a Waste Management Plan Include?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A SWMP initially identifies key project information such as responsible figures; clients and principle contractor, and project specifics such as cost and location.<\/p>\n

Information about waste includes:<\/p>\n