Construction and demolition waste
Construction and demolition wastes typically include soils,
concrete, bricks, glass, wood, plasterboard, asbestos, metals and
plastics. These materials are classified under Chapter 17 of
the European Waste Catalogue List of Wastes.
Data on these wastes are required for reporting under the
European Union Waste Statistics Regulations and for SEPA’s annual
Waste Data Digest. The data can also be used to inform the
construction industry sector in general.
SEPA has produced detailed reports on the types and quantities
of construction and demolition wastes managed across Scotland:
The data in these reports come from statutory data returns
submitted by licensed/permitted waste management sites and from
exempt activities registered under paragraphs 9 and 19 of the Waste
Management Licensing Regulations.