How to avoid being SWaMPed
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (0813) 5 April 2008, 146(1)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Looks at the enforcement of 2004's Site Waste Management Plans (SWaMPs) which were made compulsory on 6 April 2008. A client carrying out a construction project valued at over £300 000 must now appoint a contractor or carry out the functions itself. A SWaMP must be prepared before construction commences, and updated whenever waste leaves the site. Obligations for recording details increase for projects costing £500 000 or more. Enforcement is performed by local authorities and the Environment Agency. Failure to comply can result in £50 000 fine at a magistrates' court, or an unlimited fine at a crown court.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L143103 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 143103-1001 |
Looks at the enforcement of 2004's Site Waste Management Plans (SWaMPs) which were made compulsory on 6 April 2008. A client carrying out a construction project valued at over £300 000 must now appoint a contractor or carry out the functions itself. A SWaMP must be prepared before construction commences, and updated whenever waste leaves the site. Obligations for recording details increase for projects costing £500 000 or more. Enforcement is performed by local authorities and the Environment Agency. Failure to comply can result in £50 000 fine at a magistrates' court, or an unlimited fine at a crown court.