Environment Agency-Landfilling of Gypsum Regs
Important Update for 2009:
You will probably already be aware that the land filling of Gypsum (plasterboard) and other high sulphate bearing wastes with biodegradable (mixed construction) waste has been prohibited since July 2005.
The Environment Agency , up till now has taken a pragmatic view that small amounts (up to 10%) of this type of waste could be land filled with biodegradable waste. This will be changing from the 1st January 2009 and will no longer be permitted.
Gypsum Wastes will now have to be completely segregated on site before either disposal to landfill or recycling if available. Please be aware that this may impact on methods and costs for demolition projects, we will keep you updated on this.