The landfilling of plasterboard and other high sulphate-bearing wastes with biodegradable waste has been prohibited since July 2005.

The main materials affected are plasterboard (main component is gypsum) and plaster. In summary, the producers of construction and demolition waste, including waste transfer facilities, must either:

• Remove all identifiable plasterboard from loads before it is sent to landfill

or

• Where plasterboard or other high sulphate wastes must go to landfill, the load must be deposited in a separate cell where no biodegradable waste has been accepted

Ideally, producers of wastes containing plasterboard and other sulphate-bearing materials should ensure that these are segregated so they can be more easily sent for recovery and recycling wherever possible.

It is essential to note that any waste arriving at a landfill site which is found to contain plasterboard (or other sulphate-bearing materials) will be treated as non-compliant waste and action will be taken in accordance with the requirements of the environmental permit.

Links

• Environment Agency

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