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Stockpile Management in Construction Works

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A common aspect of waste management is the storage or stockpiling of waste for recycling or reuse. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) requires that this activity is conducted in an appropriate manner so that the risk of harm to human health and the environment is prevented or minimised. Storage or stockpiling must be undertaken only in suitable circumstances for genuine and beneficial purposes. Stockpile sites are used to enable the temporary storage of material or equipment for construction or maintenance projects. The types of materials that may be stored are: Select material and fill such as sand and rock Topsoil, wood chips, mulch and waste vegetation Virgin Excavated Natural Material (VENM) and spoil Recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) rotomilled material Concrete or asphalt block material removed from pavements Aggregate and Pre-coated aggregate Cold mix asphalt Road base Parked machinery and vehicles Construction materials such as Jersey Kerb and traffic signs General materials such as timber, steel etc.

Stockpile sites are not to be used for the storage of any waste that contains coal tar or any waste that is classified as hazardous, restricted solid, special or liquid waste as defined in the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 Stockpile sound management practices Before decision is taken to establish a temporary stockpile on site a risk assessment must be conducted with the aim of preventing or minimising the potential for negative impacts on human health and/or the environment. In all cases, the site and material specific conditions need to be taken into account when determining the exact requirements relating to bunding, on-site layout and community consultation.

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Depending on the location, potential off-site risks and level of community interest associated with an activity, an appropriate level of community consultation may need to be undertaken both at the planning and operational stages of stockpiling activities. In such cases, stakeholders including surrounding communities and local residents should be advised on issues such as duration, potential risks and impacts and the related mitigation measures. Relevant contact details of company or project coordinators should also be provided to the community for open communication to allow queries or complaints to be addressed. On-site risks will depend on factors such as the:

waste type and chemical and physical characteristics of the materials being stockpiled location and climate of the site hydrological and hydrogeological conditions including proximity to surface and ground waters, water quality and protected environmental values length of time materials will be stored proposed management approach of the stockpiled materials

Additional off-site risks need to be considered and depend on factors including: proximity to and sensitivity of the surrounding environment (including adverse impact to water, human health and amenity) exposure due to elevation in metres AHD of the working floor level which the stockpile is situated upon and relative to the surrounding environment implementation of appropriate pollution control standards management of traffic in and around the site

The following environmental protection measures should be followed to establish and maintain stockpiles on construction sites: The perimeter of the stockpile should be delineated with a bund (made out of earth/RAP etc) or other type of fencing or barrier. Materials should be stockpiled at least 5 metres away from trees or native vegetation, and never pushed up around the base of trees. Stockpiled materials should not be greater than 2m in height and should have a maximum 2:1 slope. Erosion and sedimentation controls should be erected between the site and any drainage lines or down-slope areas. A diversion bund should be installed on the uphill side of the site to divert water around the site. Cover stockpiles with plastic or keep them damped down if dust could be a problem.

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Stockpiles sites need to be large enough to contain all required material without burying protective measures such as silt fences. If you have excess material you may need to expand your site protection measures. Stockpile sites should be checked regularly to ensure that the site sign (which clearly names and locates the site), perimeter bunding, sedimentation and erosion controls and boundary delineation are all in order.

At the end of the construction project all temporary stockpile sites should be removed from site and the site restored as required by the contract specifications. Below is a sample of good and bad practices:

This is an example of a poorly managed stockpile site. To be properly maintained the site should be large enough to contain all required material. The sediment fence surrounding this site is ineffective as it is being buried under stockpiled topsoil.

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This stockpile site is well managed. It has a sediment fence downhill, the slope is the maximum 2:1 and it is not over 2 m high. It is visible from a public road, away from trees and powerlines and is on compacted ground.

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