The landfill Regulations requiring pre-treatment of waste came into force on 30th October 2007.

Please read below some of the requirements that are involved.

Prior to waste being disposed of at landfill:

Due care and attention must be taken to help reduce waste quantity.

As the waste producer the onus and responsibly is on you to treat your waste at source or arrange to have your waste treated for you.

Since the 6th of April 2008 SWMP’s are now a legal requirement in England for construction projects worth over £300,000.

What is a SWMP?

A SWMP is a document outlining the waste management methods for the delivery and disposal throughout all stages of a construction project costing £300,000 and above.