202 principles of construction waste management

What is waste?

• Any substance or article which requires disposal as being broken, worn out or otherwise spoiled

• Any substance that can be reused after it has been broken

• Any substance or article that is second hand and can be used again

• Any substance that does not require disposal.

The least environmentally friendly material in the following list.

• timber

• brick

• sheeps wool

• lime

Select the most environmentally friendly material from the list below

• metal

• concreate

• natural stone

• concrete blocks

What is special waste?

• Waste that is dangerous to keep or dispose off

• Waste that can be put in the bin.

• Waste that can be burned

• any waste that can be put in an skip.

What is inert waste?

• Waste that will not decompose. ie rubber, concreate, metal.

• Waste that will break down after 6 days

• Waste that slowly break down

• Waste that will decompose.

What is putrescrible waste

• Waste that will rot and decompose. ie wood, food and paper

• Waste that will not decompose

• Waste that could decompose

• Waste such as metal, concrete and bricks

Is a licence required if you dispose of waste in construction

• Yes. a licence is required if you deposit , recover or dispose of controlled waste.

• No, you can dispose of waste anywhere you like.

What are the two regulations for site management?

• Site waste management plans regulations 2008

• Part H of the building regulations

• Control of substances hazards to health.

  (COSHH)

• Health and safety executive (HSE)

If you are involved in construction or demolition project in the UK. at what cost must you complete a site waste management plan?

• £200

• £100,000

• £300,000

• £400,000

SWMP stand for?

• Site waste management plan.

• Site water management plan

• Site weather management plan

• Site waste management period