Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plans
“Any waste created by work for construction, reconstruction, expansion, alteration, conservation, demolition and collapse of edifices is classified as RCD, which stands for Construction and Demolition Waste”.
The Plan for the Prevention and Management of Construction and Demolition Waste (PPGRCD), must be included with the construction drawings to ensure good waste management at works, thereby preventing and minimizing environmental impacts.
This obligation is laid out in Decree-Law no. 46/2008, of 12 March, amended by Decree-Law no. 73/2011, of 17 June, as well as the general principles for the management of Construction and Demolition Waste (RCD) and other respective standards applicable with the RCD Prevention and Management Plan (PPGRCD).
Not preparing and/or not having the said plan available at the worksite is an example of an administrative infraction implying a hefty fine for the project owner if he/she does not fulfill this duty.
Fines range from €20,000 to €2,500,000 for very serious administrative infractions, €2,000 to €48,000 for serious administrative infractions and €200 to €22,500 for light administrative infractions, in conformity with Law no. 50/2006, of 29 August, amended by Law no. 89/2009, of 31 August, and rectified by Rectification Declaration no. 70/2009, of 1 October.
In case of serious and very serious administrative infractions, in addition to the respective fine, an accessory sanction may also be applied, such as:
- Closing of the establishment;
- Loss of tax benefits;
- Termination or suspension of licenses.
Konceptness prepares the Prevention and Management Plan for Construction and Demolition Waste (PPRCD) that complies with and implements the necessary planning stages to prevent any danger or harm to human health or the environment. The plan guarantees compliance with the general waste management principles for construction and demolition waste in accordance with applicable laws.
