The Mining Waste Directive (MWD) brings in new requirements for waste management plans at mines and quarries. You may also have obligations under planning and health and safety legislation.
In Northern Ireland and Scotland, the MWD came into force on 1 April 2010. In Scotland, the MWD has been brought into force through the planning system. You will usually require a waste management plan for your mine or quarry before being granted planning permission. Regulations implementing the MWD came into force on 7 July 2009 in England and Wales .
What is a waste management plan?
A waste management plan (WMP) is a document that explains how you will minimise, treat, recover and dispose of extractive waste at your mine or quarry.
You must prepare a WMP and comply with its terms if you carry out a mining waste operation.
Albion Environmental Ltd have a wealth of experience dealing with clients and submitting Waste Management Plans to Environment Agencies across the UK. If you require advice on submission of a WMP to comply with the new requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us.