Information on Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs)

In 2005, the Government published the Clean Neighbourhood and Environmental Act which included the provision for legislating for SWMPs. In 2007, Defra conducted a consultation on draft SWMP regulations. As a result, from 6 April 2008 it is a legal requirement for all construction projects in England over £300,000 to have a 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, reduce the cost of waste disposal and reduce waste crime such as fly-tipping. It is estimated that a fly-tipping incident occurs every 35 seconds which costs approximately £45 million to dispose and clean, £5 million in enforcement and £50 million cost to landowners per year.

Both local authorities and the Environment Agency have the power to enforce SWMP implementation and the Code for Sustainable Homes already requires the mandatory use of a SWMP.

You can downlaod the SWMP regulations and supporting documents from Defra website.

Our new interactive online SWMP and waste measurement tool: SMARTWaste Plan

BRE have designed a free software tool for preparing, implementing and reviewing a SWMP called SMARTWaste Plan. This tool includes an integrated waste measurement tool (updated and improved version of SMARTStart).

SMARTWaste Plan will therefore help you manage all aspects of creating SWMPs and measuring waste generated on your projects. There is the option of using the online interactive pages to create your SWMP or using a downloadable word template version. We recommend using the online version which will provide you with enhanced features as it is linked to the online waste measurement tool, so enables greater functionality and reporting features.

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