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Brownfield Waste Management &
Re-Use of Materials

Tuesday 23 November: Session Six

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There have been concerns raised within the brownfield sector that the current approach to waste management & materials re-use in line with WM3, Quality Protocols and current risk assessment guidance is unsustainable and needs reviewing. However, it is not just about “permits” and regulatory obligations. If sustainability is really to be achieved in brownfield & construction waste management then a fundamental change is needed in the way that soil and other inert materials are viewed and used / re-used on and off-site. 

 

These Waste Management sessions will explore how a more pragmatic approach could be taken to allow more viable long-term re-use of materials, incorporating materials management planning in development strategies from the outset, and communicating the importance of sustainable practices to clients.

Session Six

9:00
The Networking Lounge will be open to enable you to meet with other attendees and catch up before the Summit presentations begin
9:45
Defra Policy Update
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  • Review of the Code of Practice for the Sustainable Use of Soils on Construction Sites

  • Soil Health Action Plan for England

 

Graeme Duggan, Soil Health Policy Advisor, DEFRA

10:25
Detailing Key Legal Considerations to Minimise Your Liability in Waste Management
 

  • Outlining the current legal and regulatory guidance relating to:

    • waste definition and classification – the consequences of incorrect classification

    • applying waste acceptance criteria (WAC)

    • environmental permitting for waste  

  • Examining the current landfill tax regime in England, Scotland and Wales and the associated risks of non-compliance

  • Examining legal liabilities under the revised Duty of Care and how you can mitigate your risks

  • Identifying the legal barriers to achieving a circular economy and how they can be overcome

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Samantha Riggs, Barrister, 25 Bedford Row

10:50
Better Understanding the Value and Benefits of Soil to Optimise its Contribution to Biodiversity & Net Zero Goals
 

  • Exploring the changing views towards soil being a commodity of value rather than a waste: better understanding the microbio benefits of soil  

  • Detailing how soil can contribute to biodiversity and carbon sequestration to achieve the UK’s net zero ambitions -The ReCon Soil Project

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Prof Mark Fitzsimons, Professor of Environmental Chemistry, University of Plymouth and Principal Investigator, ReCon Soil Inter-Reg Project

11:10
Reusing Soil and Stone Materials between Built and Natural Environments

Martin Ballard, Group Head of Environment (Risk & Compliance), Willmott Dixon Holdings
11:30
Q&A Session
11:45
Continue the Questions and Discussion in the Networking Lounge

Wednesday 24 November: Session Seven

Session Seven

9:00
The Networking Lounge will be open to enable you to meet with other attendees and catch up before the Summit presentations begin
9:35
Environmental Permitting Constraints to Landfill Reclamation

 

This presentation will review the historic permitting regime for landfill sites and changes in the Environment Agency’s position on current permitting requirements, and explore possible ways forward.


Michael Longman, Director, VertaseFLI

10:00
Panel & Audience Discussion: Circular Economy & Sustainable Re-use of Soils in Brownfield Regeneration
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  • Exploring the best way forward for achieving circular economy and sustainability goals within current waste regulation and policy frameworks

  • What changes are needed to waste management regulation and the planning & development system to incentivise re-use of soil and waste materials

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Panellists:

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Chris Berryman, Principal Consultant, Waste & Resources Management, Stantec

Nick Willenbrock, Manager, CL:AIRE

10:45
Detailing how Enhanced Landfill Mining (ELFM) can Maximise Recovery of Resources to Off-set the Costs of Site Remediation and Facilitate a Circular Economy Approach 
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  • Detailing the current situation regarding landfill mining in the UK and the factors influencing this: 

  • clarifying the Regulatory position

  • examining the technical considerations, e.g. type of landfill, type and age of waste, hazardous waste implications, landfill gas risks, and processing technology

  • in-situ vs ex-situ landfill mining

  • Exploring next steps to realising the full potential of ELFM in managing and re-using waste and reclaiming landfills for development 

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Dr Stuart Wagland, Senior Lecturer in Energy and Environmental Chemistry and Deputy Director of Research, Centre for Climate and Environmental Protection, Cranfield University

11:10
Case Study: Soil from Spoil – Using Sustainable & Recycled Materials to Achieve Optimal Biodiversity & Site Restoration

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This presentation will outline the restoration of the former Rossington Colliery, including a site history, the colliery spoil and how  recycled materials were used to successfully transform the site.

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Paul Whyatt, Technical Director, 4R Group

 

This project was the winner of the 2021 Brownfield Award: Best Re-use Of Materials

11.45
Continue the Questions and Discussions in the Networking Lounge
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