Definition of Waste Code of Practice

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 The CL:AIRE Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoW CoP) promotes the sustainable reuse of excavated materials on redevelopment sites.  When fully implemented, it provides a robust framework for construction projects to align with circular economy objectives.

The DoW CoP enables:

• the direct transfer and reuse of clean naturally occurring soil materials between sites
• the conditions to support the establishment/operation of fixed soil treatment facilities
• the reuse of both contaminated/uncontaminated materials on their site of origin and between sites within defined Cluster projects

Course Description & Learning Outcomes: 

This full-day course will cover the context and requirements to comply with the scheme with a hands-on practical and a quiz to strengthen the knowledge acquired. 

Delegates will learn about: 

• • Legislation, regulatory position and guidance, 
  • Liabilities for incorrect reuse of soils, 
  • The 4 key factors, scope and scenarios of the DoW CoP, 
  • Understanding Materials Management Plans and associated lines of evidence, 
  • The need for contingency plans to be in place, 
  • The importance of materials tracking, materials testing and record keeping for input into the Verification Report, 
  • Liaising with relevant regulators, 
  • Independent Qualified Person’s role and QP Declaration,  
  • CL:AIRE audits and feedback. 

***IMPORTANT*** 

Delegates are required to complete pre-training materials including a video introduction.  

Who should attend this course: 

• Site developers’ environmental or sustainable managers, 
• Geoenvironmental consultants, 
• Main contractors, 
• Remediation/earthworks contractors, 
• Contaminated land officers/regulators, and 
• QP applicants 

Cost = £395.00 + VAT (CL:AIRE membership discounts apply)

If you are a public body and wish to inquire about eligibility for a free place, please call us.

Click here to register yourself or someone else for DoW CoP Training.