Site Waste Management Plans: Can the Same Guidelines Be Applied To the Commercial and Industrial Sectors to Improve Performance of Existing Waste Management Practices

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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DECLARATION

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ABSTRACT

The objectives of this study was to identify and briefly describe both existing and potential future methods of waste management for minimizing and recovering wastes in the both commercial and industrial sectors, including evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods available and being developed.There is growing environmental concern with the methods of waste disposal used for handling hazardous materials in commercial and industrial sector in order to improve performance of existing practices which are being used in current waste management. This study examined the approach taken for management of construction wastes in the 'Site Waste Management Plan Regulations 2008' (DEFRA, 2008) and industry guidance to determine if the same principles can be applied to the wider commercial and industrial sectors to improve performance of existing waste management practices.Qualitative research method has been applied for carrying out this research work. After going through articles and prior searches it has been seen that there is a need to develop and implement the best existing and potential technologies for waste minimization and resource recovery.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

1.1 Background of the study1

1.2 Rationale2

1.3 Theoretical Framework2

1.4 Significance of the Research3

1.5 Research Aims and Objectives3

1.6 Research Questions4

1.7 Need for Further Evidence4

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW5

2.1 Introduction5

2.2 Site Waste Management Plan5

2.3 Waste Management Hierarchy6

2.4 Guidelines of Site Waste Management Plans7

2.5 Integrated Approach to Waste Management8

2.5.1 An integrated approach9

2.6 Purpose of a SWMP10

2.6.1 Who are SITE WASTE Management Plans (SWMPs) probable to affect:-10

2.6.2 Successful Implementation11

2.6.3 Benefits of SWMPs12

2.7 UK Legal - Duty of Care Explained12

2.8 Improper Waste Disposal Practices13

2.8.1 Problems Caused by Improperly Disposed Trash13

2.9 Economic Impact of Converting Waste into Energy for the Businesses and Organizations14

2.10 Waste Minimization Steps15

2.11 Various Methods Of Solid Waste Collection/Disposal Systems16

2.12 General Issue of Waste Management17

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY18

3.1 Pitfalls and Problems18

3.2 Rationale for a Qualitative Study18

3.3 Literature Search19

3.4 Research Design19

3.5 Ethical Considerations20

CHAPTER 4: CRITICAL ANALYSIS21

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS23

5.1 Conclusion23

5.2 Recommendations24

REFERENCES25

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

In the past couple of decades, our planet's soil has been worsened mostly because of inefficient waste management. The general result of this has assisted to the extinction of numerous wildlife species and has initiated human killings due to wellbeing hazards conveyed by waste pollution. The harmful consequences of inefficient waste disposal are now apparent everywhere. There is a need of effective waste management to bypass farther damages to ...