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Posted By Lee Mac
Hi All,
As we all know waste has its own associated hazards. I am looking for assistance from Construction bods out there who may have already kicked off recycling.
Although not directly a H&S query but I am looking to see if anyone can supply me with a few details on recycling companies who are competitive.
We are based in NI and in NW England- I am looking for recycling companies for
1. Plasterboard
2. Wood
3. Packaging
To reiterate the key word is competitive, as the guys at the top are Eco friendly until it adds costs.
Any assistance/advice (from those who may have already kicked off recycling programmes) will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Lee
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
Lee
Your question is actually more complex than you may think.
Plasterboard can only be recycled through the manufacturers and often they will only accept their own material so you have to make sure that your/your subcontractor purchasing ties up with the nearest manufacturing plant that will accept it
Wood and wood derivative products generally can be recycled but again it is dependent on the market at the time. Sound timber can be sent for flakeboard use, the alternative can be a whinrow, composting, site.
Plastics are almost impossible unless they bear the recycling triangle and material type. There also needs to be large quantities to recycle to make true economic sense - not the CSR argument though.
The major waste management companies are all much of a muchness and I would invite them all in to present to you and your directors on what they can offer. This is a political minefield so ensure the directors make the choice and not you. Many vested interests can come to the fore when suppliers of skips are changed!!
Bob
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Posted By Paul Oliver
For your packaging problem, speak to your suppliers about reducing the amount of packaging on goods or ask if they operate a take back scheme.
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
You can also get your supplier/subcontractor to supply items/materials/fittings in bulk, or in re-usable packing that is returned to them after unpacking. You can reckon up to a 60% saving if done thoroughly.
Bob
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Posted By Davelfc
Lee, I am in the process of putting together a SWMP Site Waste Management Plan. I have constructed a template that has yet to be authorised in my company or used in anger. We are currently applying for Considerate Contractors and we are to start a project which is BREEAM, I have also in the passed year set up and implemented ISO 14001.
I would be interested in any tips and advice anyone has as I am in the early stages, the people I have in my company that have given good assistance and have a lot of experience between them are estimators, planners, projects managers and buyers. I have set up discussion groups to aid me implement the systems and procedures and to produce workable forms.
With regard your question get your buying department involved.
they know the contractors.
maybe even the QS's if you contract this work out on a sub contractor basis.
My estimator has been invaluable as he is at the front end of the tender process, controls our sub contractor approved data base, he works with all the site tenders and prelims.
If you use a an SWMP it will aid you as I hope mine will
My advice is don't struggle with it on your own, get some buy in from others. My chief Buyers sets up all the waste contracts, if it is a su contractor package my QS's
Regards
Dave
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Posted By Robert Leonard
Lee,
This was mentioned in a posting a couple of days ago but have you tried NISP (National Industrial Symbiosis Programme)?
Its a free government lead scheme paid for by landfill tax. They will be able to put you in contact with local recyclers and may even know some people who are able to reuse the materials (waste hierachy etc..). The goal of NISP is to try to give value to waste (un-utilised resource!) and subsequently divert materials from landfill.
The NW team is based in Manchester and contactable on 0161 886 2425. They have regional teams including a NI one. Have a look at www.nisp.org.uk or ping me an email and I can give you some more details.
Rob.
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