It’s no secret that the construction industry generates all kinds of waste – everything from wood, rubble, plasterboard, packaging and aggregates to general debris. It all needs to be removed from a construction site and properly managed before a project can continue and to avoid potential hazards to health and the environment.
Gone are the days when demolition and construction site waste could just be buried in landfill and forgotten about. Awareness of the damage this causes to public health and the environment is at an all-time high. So much so that the work of professional construction waste management businesses is now more vital than ever.
Recycling, reusing and repurposing are the watchwords of the day when it comes to waste, with the principles of the circular economy forming the shape of things to come in the construction industry. And the waste management experts at the SRC Group are leading the way, determined to champion the importance of proper and professional construction waste management across London, the Southeast and the rest of the UK.
Never has it been more important for constructors to think carefully and seriously about what happens to the waste their project generates. But with so many other issues requiring their attention during building works, how can constructors ensure waste management is afforded the focus and priority status it deserves?
Below are the four biggest benefits to people, businesses and the planet that come from employing the services of waste management professionals to deal with construction waste.
It’s vital for the wellbeing of the planet to reduce the negative impact that waste generated from building projects has on the environment.
The UK Construction Industry Report of 2023 stated that the industry was at a turning point and needed outside help. It revealed that 13% of all construction waste was still going to landfill and that the industry was generating 62% of the UK’s waste. The report concluded that the way construction waste was disposed of needed to be closely managed.
Waste management experts at the SRC Group are here to help constructors manage their waste more efficiently and effectively, with one of the key goals being to reduce reliance on landfill.
Our network of state-of-the-art recycling depots, combined with our eco-friendly construction initiatives – which include our ECO-BLOC® concrete blocks made from recycled materials – are all evidence of our commitment to introducing the benefits of the circular economy into the construction industry. We’re focusing on recycling, reusing and repurposing construction waste, and aim to recycle 100% of demolition waste. Any waste we can’t recycle, we dispose of in eco-friendly ways or integrate into our various restoration schemes.
Inefficient waste management processes and procedures often result in additional disposal costs for constructors. This, combined with increases to landfill disposal fees as available space becomes scarcer, is making finding cost-effective waste management and reduction solutions a priority for construction companies.
Helping organisations minimise their costs is a key area of waste management in which the SRC Group excels. As champions of the circular economy, we are committed to showing our construction partners how working with us enables them to implement a more sustainable and cost-effective business model. Our cost-saving solutions include the use of recycled aggregates, the price of which compares favourably with primary aggregates, with no loss of quality.
We are committed to helping the industry recycle as much construction waste as possible and have dedicated recycling centres across London and the Southeast in which all kinds of waste are rapidly assessed and analysed. It’s a process that helps us discover the presence of contaminants (if any) which will influence how waste is treated and disposed of.
Construction companies that champion sustainability and promote the benefits of proper waste management will often see a boost to their reputation. Clients, investors and employees for whom environmental issues are a priority will view these organisations in a positive light.
On the other side of the coin, constructors who flout the rules, miss sustainability targets or simply don’t give waste management issues the attention they deserve face the prospect of damage to their reputation.
So-called ‘green’ issues are now front-of-mind across all sectors of the economy, and many breaches, short-falls or failures to meet sustainability targets are often given a high-profile status in the media. No constructor can afford negative media. That’s why it’s more vital than ever for constructors to initiate their own waste management policies and procedures, or to employ the services of waste management professionals who have sound knowledge of the rules and regulations and a commitment to recycling and reusing construction waste.
If not managed correctly, construction waste can have a detrimental effect on the health and safety of on-site workers, the general public and the surrounding environment.
It takes expert assessment and analysis to discover the presence of potentially dangerous contaminants in waste. And once discovered, there are strict rules and procedures that govern how such waste is handled and disposed of.
Again, here’s where the expertise of the SRC Group becomes all-important. We are fully licensed to provide all kinds of waste removal services and are also licensed to provide waste transportation services in line with established guidelines.
With such professional waste management services available to all construction companies in the UK, why risk receiving compensation claims from employees who are victims of avoidable on-site accidents, or for injuries sustained as a result of incorrectly treated dangerous waste, or illnesses caused by exposure to hazardous waste? Many such safety lapses can be avoided by employing strict and effective waste management policies and procedures, or by using the services of waste management professionals.
The SRC Group is an independent, family-run business that’s trusted by our construction customers to do the right thing with their waste. Whether you’re an individual working on a domestic construction project, or you represent a construction organisation, contact our team today for a professional service that will give you peace of mind that your construction waste is being handled correctly.
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