Site clearance is basically the removal of any obstructions or site waste to a site intended for a different purpose, such as walls, hedges, ditches, trees and any other vegetation or items blocking a potential site. Site clearance can also involve the clearance of fly tipped waste.

There are many site clearance companies that specialise in the removal of site waste whether it be chemical, building or contaminated waste but ensuring they remove it in the correct manner is very important. As well as there being site clearance companies taking care of the actual removals there are bodies that set regulations for companies to adhere to.

The following article explains some of the duties site clearance companies carry out and the various regulations in place for them to stick to when disposing of site waste.

Types of Site Waste

There are plenty of instances where site clearance companies may be needed especially if a large scale demolition is in progress on the site.

This is because when demolition is taking place it usually means that there will be building work to follow on that site, which means it will have to be cleared and then prepared by site clearance companies and waste removal services.

Another example of when you would need to use site clearance firms are things such as contaminated land from chemical based site waste or another kind of spill.

Site Waste Removal Services

The site waste is moved in various ways by waste removal services depending on the type of waste it is to be moved. Obviously if it is chemical based site waste site clearance companies will need to take more precautions to ensure it does not leak and cause more damage.

So if it is chemical site waste it is usually taken away by site clearance companies in a secured tanker and then taken to the correct facilities for processing. Site Waste from standard building sites may be moved by skips or something similar and then taken to the appropriate site for disposal.

Site Clearance Regulations

There are certain regulations that site clearance firms must abide by to carry their work out legally. The main issue surrounding site clearance work is the disposal of site waste once it is cleared. This is because fly tipping has become a great problem within the demolition industry.

If a site clearance company is found to be breaking any of the regulations it is up to the governing bodies and police to ensure they are punished accordingly.

As you can see there are many types of site clearance and waste removal services. Each kind of site waste has a specific set of regulations that have to be followed. Speak to a site clearance specialist to find out what kind of waste removal services you will require for your particular site.