Summary
During the course of our contract to design and manage the extension to Merton Cemetery, significant waste management issues arose as a result of the site being located on an unrecorded landfill which contained a variety of wastes, including Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs).
The Brief
- Define the extent and nature of the former landfill.
- Determine the most cost effective solution for handling the waste material, with due consideration to ground stability and general aesthetics.
- Undertake appropriate risk assessments to ensure the development was safe.
Our Response
- Ground investigations and risk assessment to characterise the landfill.
- Development of a solution which allowed the majority of material to remain on site.
- Management of the development works in accordance with the ‘Definition of Waste: Development Industry Code of Practice’.
Key Facts
- Waste screened to remove the coarse fraction and any ACMs before mixing with engineered clay to improve the physical properties.
- Reclaimed waste material reused under the Code of Practice.
Project Information
Client: London Borough of Merton
Value: £140,000