HELPING TO REDUCE LANDFILL
With recycling increasing in importance, Soil Mechanics Material Testing Division is helping
producers and buyers of aggregates used in construction contribute to sustainability via a
comprehensive testing and advisory service which helps them comply with product quality
protocols.
One such protocol is WRAP which stands for Waste and Resources Action Programme and
has
been developed by industry regulators to enable recyclers to convert suitable waste
into
aggregates that can be sold on the open market.
The protocol is an important step on the way to converting inert waste into usable
materials, and
in so doing, reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
To support this Soil Mechanics Materials Division has recently managed and implemented
testing
programmes for various County Councils and Groundworks suppliers to:
- Test aggregate properties and interpret standards
- Assist in selecting the right testing regimes and test frequencies
to satisfy the WRAP protocol and the requirements of the specifying standards including EN
13242, EN 13285 and the Specification for Highway Works
- Interpret test results and advise on quality control
- Perform audit testing on purchased materials and visit recycling
plants to provide an expert technical audit of the production
process and systems
22 May 2009
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