The Challenge:
Collard Group was founded in 1994 and work on construction projects nationwide managing waste requirements with a strict zero waste to landfill policy. Site Solutions (BW) Limited, formerly Alfred Business Consultancy, have been working with Collard Group since 2019 helping to achieve their zero waste to landfill commitment.
Pre 2009, construction waste containing plasterboard could be disposed of at landfill providing it was less than 10%, however regulations have since changed and plasterboard must be disposed of separately. Although not considered hazardous, plasterboard contains gypsum, when mixed with biodegradable wastes like manure and sewage, gypsum can produce hydrogen sulphide gas which is toxic to the environment and public health.
Given Collard’s nature of work, large amounts of plasterboard waste is produced, strict regulations means a specialist service is required, Site Solutions has the knowledge and expertise to dispose and recycle all plasterboard waste correctly.
The Solution
Collard Group currently operates nine sites located across the UK, Site Solutions manages bulk plasterboard waste at five of these sites. Site Solutions partner with haulers close to each site location, collecting approximately 25 tonnes at a time via a walking floor lorry and transporting to a reprocessing plant.
Plasterboard is recycled and reused as new plasterboard or broken down and used in construction, manufacturing or the agricultural industries.
Caroline, our Key Account Manager at Site Solutions, has built up a good relationship with Collards and understands the pattern of works required. A schedule of work has been tailored and established to run permanently, however this is often adapted if extra collections are necessary during busy periods. Caroline regularly checks in with the customer on a weekly basis to review and customizes our service accordingly. Paperwork is provided for each bulk collection.
Over the years, Site Solutions has refined a specialised and simple process for bulk plasterboard waste that can be applied to all types of bulk waste.
