In a scenario where management processes result in the recycling or re-use of a waste stream, this can be considered as one additional compliant waste stream within the question. For example, sites where a take-back scheme is utilised with installers/manufacturers for a particular waste stream, and the manufacturer re-uses or recycles this off-site.
In order for this to be compliant the following must have been met:
- The Assessor must clearly outline the waste stream which is being recycled/re-used
- The Assessor must clearly outline the process which occurs, including: (a) How the waste leaves the site, and (b) What happens to the waste after it leaves the site
- If the waste is transferred to another party (such as a supplier in a take-back scheme), there needs to be evidence of a current valid agreement/contract in place outlining that this service will be provided for at least 12 months.
- All relevant legislation is complied with.
- This should be a regular occurrence of waste, and subsequently should be collected at least once a month.
- If the waste remains on-site temporarily before it is removed, the waste should therefore be stored in line with the assessment criteria outlined in WST 01.
Note: it is not possible to award credits for the same waste stream twice. For example, a take-back scheme for cardboard, as well as a recycling point for cardboard in the centralised waste storage location, can only be considered to be one waste stream.
