April 10 2008
Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) came into force in England on April 6.
It is now a legal requirement for firms undertaking development work to draw up plans setting out how building materials and other waste products will be removed from the site and recycling, reuse and recovery will be maximised.
Free online advice service NetRegs is urging businesses to use its resources - including a simple step-by-step guide to SWMPs - to ensure they comply with the new regulations.
NetRegs provides information on environmental issues for a wide range of industries, which companies can search through by industry sector or environmental topic.
There is also a section to keep businesses up to date with environmental legislation, and companies can sign up for email alerts when new information or resources are placed on the site.
For more information, visit www.netregs.gov.uk