Templates / Site Waste Management Plan
Site Waste Management Plan
Waste leaving site with an unregistered carrier is an offence that lands on the producer, not the driver. The plan records who took what and under which note, which is the only evidence you have if the load turns up somewhere it should not.
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Site waste management plan.
Waste streams, carrier registration and the waste transfer and hazardous consignment note log.
Why you need it on the job
How it links to the standards
Where this template names protective equipment or a control measure, the equipment itself is governed by a published standard that defines what it must withstand and how it is tested. The full EN standards library covers each one in plain language so you can confirm you are specifying the right level of protection.
Related guidance
Filling the template in is easier when you know the reasoning behind each control. These notes cover the practical detail:
- Tips and Tricks — the full technique-note library for this kind of work
Frequently asked questions
What is a duty of care?
The producer remains responsible for waste until it reaches an authorised destination, which means checking the carrier and keeping the transfer notes.
How long are transfer notes kept?
Ordinary transfer notes for two years and hazardous consignment notes for three, as a minimum.