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Like many other industries, the construction industry unfortunately produces a large amount of waste. This waste comes from a variety of sources, depending on the scale and nature of the project. This may include surplus materials from site clearances, demolitions, renovations or road works to name just a few examples. Whilst there are ways to help improve the sustainability of processes in the construction industry, waste will unfortunately always be an inherent part of construction sites. What’s important is being proactive in minimising waste as far as possible and having a construction waste management plan plays an important role in this. 

Before we take a closer look at what’s involved in a construction waste management plan, let’s take a moment to look at the main types of construction waste that you might come across in this industry. These include:

  • Concrete, bricks, tiles, cement, and ceramics
  • Wood, glass, and plastic
  • Insulation and asbestos materials.
  • Bituminous mixtures, coal tar, and tar
  • Metallic waste (such as pipes)
  • Soil, stones, and dredging
  • Paints and varnishes
  • Adhesives and sealants

What’s Included In A Construction Waste Management Plan?

A construction waste management plan helps you to manage waste efficiently, which is important for reducing its impact on the environment as far as possible. A waste management plan describes in detail the amount and type of waste from a construction project, and how it will be reused, recycled and disposed of. This enables the waste to be controlled more efficiently, with more opportunities to optimise recycling opportunities. 

What Are The Benefits Of Implementing A Construction Waste Management Plan?

Better For The Environment

Being more conscious of the waste involved in projects will help you to identify ways to reduce it, and enable you to be more proactive in recycling rather than letting waste go to landfill unnecessarily. 

Improve Health & Safety Standards 

Proper waste handling and segregation will protect workers and members of the public from accidents. For example, it will help to prevent materials from being left in inappropriate places where they could fall or become a trip hazard. 

Reduce Costs

The cost of sending waste to landfill can become very expensive. Reducing the amount of waste produced and organising it’s disposal more efficiently can significantly help to reduce costs.

Improve Efficiency

Implementing a construction waste management plan can also help you improve efficiency for future projects. Recording information on waste levels and its disposal  will provide you with valuable insights to help with projects in the future. 

Improving waste management on construction sites starts with the materials. At Al Manaratain, our ready mix concrete is created to suit our customers exact requirements in terms of quantity and specification, helping to reduce waste. This is thanks to our two fully computerised batching plants and strict quality control conditions. For information on any of our concrete products, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.