Reduction of waste in construction and demolition industry

The reform provides for the adoption of standards for the construction industry to reduce the construction and demolition waste and to ensure that the waste generated is suitable for treatment in line with the waste hierarchy. 

The standards concern: (i) best practices for (de)construction, aimed at reducing the construction and demolition waste and ensuring waste generated is suitable for treatment; ii) the classification of construction and demolition waste by type, material, composition and weight, aimed to encourage on-site separation as well as improve the quality of the waste streams for subsequent re-use or recycling; iii) appropriate excavation works; and iv) dimensions of internal and external apertures of residential dwellings. 

The standards were incorporated within the regulatory framework while their compliance is an essential requirement prior to the issuance of a development permit.