As a result of government legislation, from 6 April 2008 it is a legal requirement for all construction projects in England and Wales over £300,000 to have a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP), with a more detailed plan required for projects over £500,000.

These plans are designed to encourage better waste management practices, improve environmental performance and reduce the cost of waste disposal.  Both local authorities and the Environment Agency have the power to enforce SWMP implementation and the Code for Sustainable Homes as well as the BREEAM schemes already requires the mandatory use of a SWMP.

Reegen can provide Site Waste Management Plans that not only comply with legislation but help identify and deliver Good and Best Practice that in turn can realise a number of benefits including:

·        cost savings through reduced requirement for materials, disposal costs and sale of materials;

·        demonstration of good environmental performance and corporate social responsibility;

·        reduced impact on the local community and better public relationships; and

·        improved company performance allowing differentiation from competitors.

Reegen can assist you from early design to ensure final approval with the completion of a SWMP.  By using the BRE developed SMARTWaste Plan Reegen can provide assistance throughout the following steps;

1.    The assessment of the waste management contractors and subcontractors for a project.  Reegen can provide a recycling rate by assessing the waste carriers and its destination.

2.    Calculating waste arising and cost data.

3.    Preparation for a SWMP includes producing documents covering, Responsibilities, Waste minimization, Forecast which uses BRE waste benchmark tool and Waste management options.

4.    Implementing a SWMP requires the following; Duty of Care, Training and Communication, Actual versus forecasted waste and an ongoing review of implementation

5.    A completion review completes the SWMP

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