Comprehensive Construction Waste Management

Construction waste can be non-hazardous or hazardous byproducts of the construction and demolition industries. Leftover materials from a construction/demolition site such as; rubble, brick, hardcore, tiles, concrete, metal, roof felt or wood are considered construction waste.

All construction and demolition companies are legally obliged to ensure waste is disposed of or recycled correctly following government regulations and best practices.

• Rubble - broken pieces of material such as concrete, bricks, and stone
• Brick - a building material made of baked clay used especially in walls and pavements
• Hardcore – demolition waste made from crushed concrete, brick and other paved materials – that can be re-used to form base layers for new projects.
• Ceramics and tiles – Porcelain or clay, usually used for floors, walls and roofs.
• Concrete – the product of mixing cement, water and aggregates (these are the other materials added to concrete, usually sand and gravel, which are used in the formation of foundations and walls)
• Wood - material made from plants used for making doors, decking, window frames, etc.
• Plastic - packaging in plastic containment and plastic wrapping, including packing materials such as Styrofoam peanuts and bubble wrap; protective wrapping such as shrink wrap and sheeting for example.
• Metals - reinforcement rods made of steel are often used to strengthen concrete structures such as beams and columns.
• Paper and cardboard - often used for packaging and protecting construction material during transportation and storage
• Uncontaminated, clean subsoil and stone (base material) - material of natural mineral origin
• consisting of compact subsoil and stone and which has not been contaminated by hazardous substances and is not mixed with any derived materials
• Non-hazardous waste - waste material that is not harmful to health or the environment
• Roof felt - Waterproof material used on roofs. A mat, usually made of fibreglass or polyester.
• Non-hazardous roof sheets - a fairly new type of roof covering that’s made of non-toxic and also non-lethal materials like metal or plastic.
• Hazardous waste - materials that are dangerous to health and the environment such as asbestos, solvents and chemicals. These must be identified, handled and disposed of safely in accordance with the government guidelines. Learn more about our hazardous waste management service.

The construction and demolition industry generate waste as a byproduct, many of which can e recycled

and reused, including;

• Crushed concrete and hardcore can be reused in the project lifecycle as base or sub-base for new construction projects, such as roads.
• Bricks can be recycled as paving slabs for garden landscaping or crushed as sub-base material.
• Metals such as steel and brass can be melted down for use in new construction projects.
• Wood that is untreated is suitable for biomass fuel, and wood that is treated can be recycled to produce composite wood products.

After the construction waste has been collected, our approved Lower Compton site sorts the waste for recycling and recovery.

We aim to recycle as much construction waste as possible to reduce environmental impact. When this is not possible, material is transferred to our regulated landfill operation or incinerated.

Our team work with you to ensure that your construction waste is managed correctly and in full compliance of regulations and laws. Following collection of your construction waste materials, it will be sorted, recycled or disposed of in accordance with regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency.

Our commitment to excellence doesn’t stop there, Hills Waste is certified with ISO 14001 for environmental management and ISO 9001 for quality management to ensure we not just meet, but exceed standards. Read more about our policies, certificates, and licences.

Read more about our policies, certificates and licences.

To ensure your company adheres with regulations, partner with Hills Waste. Our expert team will help you navigate these regulations, such as; the Environment Agency (EA), the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and The Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008.