Written Question · S3W-38927 · Session 3
What guidance and regulations are in place for contractors engaged in public construction projects regarding the disposal and recycling of …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what guidance and regulations are in place for contractors engaged in public construction projects regarding the disposal and recycling of construction waste after construction is completed.
The answer
All producers of waste, including construction companies, are required to comply with the duty of care set out in section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This places a legal responsibility on them to ensure that they manage waste without harming the environment or human health.
Construction projects can impact on the environment in a number of ways, including emissions to air, land contamination, noise pollution and discharges to water, as well as waste disposal. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) provides a wide range of advice and information to the construction industry in order to help those undertaking construction projects better understand those impacts and their statutory environmental obligations.
SEPA will, as part of its input into the planning process for large-scale construction projects, routinely suggest that planning authorities include a condition in their approvals that the applicant develop and implement a site waste management plan. This is intended to encourage contractors to explore the adoption of procurement and operational practices that will minimise waste produced on-site and maximise the recycling and recovery of any waste which is produced.
SEPA offers a range of guidance to assist contractors with the production of site waste management plans and other recycling and recovery opportunities. Comprehensive information can be found in the Customer Information section of the SEPA website:
http://www.sepa.org.uk/customer_information/construction.aspx.
Construction projects can impact on the environment in a number of ways, including emissions to air, land contamination, noise pollution and discharges to water, as well as waste disposal. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) provides a wide range of advice and information to the construction industry in order to help those undertaking construction projects better understand those impacts and their statutory environmental obligations.
SEPA will, as part of its input into the planning process for large-scale construction projects, routinely suggest that planning authorities include a condition in their approvals that the applicant develop and implement a site waste management plan. This is intended to encourage contractors to explore the adoption of procurement and operational practices that will minimise waste produced on-site and maximise the recycling and recovery of any waste which is produced.
SEPA offers a range of guidance to assist contractors with the production of site waste management plans and other recycling and recovery opportunities. Comprehensive information can be found in the Customer Information section of the SEPA website:
http://www.sepa.org.uk/customer_information/construction.aspx.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-38927 by reference.