Guy Cherry is the Managing Director of GPT Waste Management – a company that works across all types of commercial waste producers, from public service – including health, education, transport, science and defence – to private sector customers who are industry-leading in a wide variety of markets.
This White Paper is provided as guidance to assist such companies, design teams and main contractors in achieving good practice whilst also demonstrating the opportunities for cost savings through the implementation of effective improved waste management strategies. It is based on a simple example, a new approach and the impact it has had on construction companies’ bottom line.
A top priority
The construction industry continues to be one of the most significant producers of waste across all commercial sectors and, with pressures on budgets and enhanced deadlines, waste management plans are fast becoming one of the top priorities for the construction industry.
With the responsibility of managing large waste arisings, along with the potential impact to the environment as well as human health, it is vital that proper waste management procedures are put into practice across all construction sites. Site waste management plans represent the extent of the sector’s drive to take control of waste production and management, however, there must be room for better processes and procedures to reduce this further.
Implementing change
By implementing such changes, the construction sector could not just significantly reduce quantities of waste being sent to landfill, but also the overall amount of waste being produced, and in doing so make a substantial contribution to sustainable development.
GPT Waste provides construction waste management services, specialising in protecting people and reducing risk. The company works with local and national companies across the public and private sector to improve employee and customer safety, ensure legislative compliance and minimise the environmental impact of waste disposal.
GPT’s services include:
- Resource management guidance
- Hazardous waste management programmes
- Construction waste disposal.
