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REBRI Resource Recovery All waste: Collection and Transportation (PDF)

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This guide provides good practice advice to maximise recovery rates for all types of waste materials from construction and demolition (C&D) sites.

The aim is to assist the resource recovery industry to provide collection and transportation services that:

  • maximise the amount of C&D waste material diverted from landfill and cleanfill waste stream
  • minimise contamination and damage of the material
  • meet the requirements of both the construction or demolition client and the recycling operator.

This guideline covers:

  • finding good markets for C&D waste
  • collection and transportation services
  • residual waste disposal
  • health and safety hurdles
  • a word on licensing
  • resources and contacts
  • other guidelines in this series.
Product Information
Publication date 1 March 2024
Author BRANZ
Product type Book
Availability Available
Product code BR013

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