Production and implementation of a full waste management plan saves our client over £70,000
Client: Sisk Rail
Our services on the site included:
Waste management plan Asbestos watching brief and picking Waste removalThe Challenge
When liaising with the client they mentioned that during trial pitting some asbestos fragments had been noted in the soils and as the they had yet to be excavated there were many unknowns and so they were looking to deal with the waste on a worst case scenario basis to avoid mis-classification and risk. Further to this conversation it was proposed by SoilEx that we could employ a robust on-site waste management process, and with the appropriate measures in place ensure a more accurate waste classification and potentially a large cost saving for the client.
The Solution
A trained asbestos operative to oversee the excavation and loading of all waste soils to ensure accurate classification. Asbestos fragment picking. Fragments were double bagged and placed in a lockable skip on site prior to disposal. Targeted re-testing of the soils as the excavation progressed to ensure accurate ongoing waste classification. Disposal of any loads with excessive asbestos fragments as hazardous waste to a suitable off site treatment facility. Accurate ticketing and waste volume data supplied to the client.
The Result
The end result was all excavated soils left site with the correct classification and were disposed of at anappropriate waste facility. 80% of these loads were taken as Non-hazardous, making our client a cost saving of over £70,000, nearly 50% of the original budget, demonstrating that improved process and compliance can also mean major cost savings.