Environmental & Waste Compliance
Coffey Construction Compliance provides practical environmental and waste management systems tailored to active construction sites.
With increasing inspections from local authorities, particularly around muck away records, waste tracking, and disposal locations, we ensure your site is fully compliant and audit-ready at all times.
Our approach is based on real site experience — not theory — ensuring all documentation reflects what is actually happening on the ground.
What We Provide
Muck Away Registers & Tracking Systems
We set up complete systems to track all material leaving site:
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Load tracking (date, type, quantity, haulier)
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Destination tracking
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Recording of permit / Article 27 references
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Weekly reconciliation checks
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Audit-ready format for inspections
Designed to prevent issues during local authority reviews and inspections.
Material & Quarry Compliance (SR21 / Fill Materials)
We assist with compliance for imported materials:
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Verification of source quarries
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SR21 / Clause 804 & 808 compliance
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CE marking and Declarations of Performance (DoPs)
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Material certification records
Article 27 By-Product Support
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Assistance with Article 27 notifications
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Assessment of material suitability for reuse
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Coordination with receiving sites
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Tracking of volumes and destinations
Ensures materials can be reused legally and reduces unnecessary disposal costs.
Environmental Plans
Preparation and updating of:
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Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)
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Construction & Demolition Waste Management Plans (CDWMP)
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Resource Waste Management Plans (RWMP)
All documents aligned with:
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Planning conditions
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Local authority requirements
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Site-specific activities
Waste Facility & Destination Verification
We verify all disposal and recovery locations:
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Waste Facility Permits
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EPA Licences
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Article 27 sites
We provide a:
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Approved Facility Register
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Fully traceable record of where materials are going
Eliminates risk of non-compliant disposal.
Environmental Site Audits
Simple, effective audits focused on real risks:
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Waste segregation
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Spill control measures
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Silt and runoff management
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Material storage
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Documentation compliance
Delivered as:
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Red / Amber / Green reports
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Photo records
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Clear action lists
How We Work
We don’t just produce documents — we implement systems that work on live sites:
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Set up registers and tracking systems from day one
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Align documentation with actual site activities
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Keep records structured for inspections
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Provide simple, usable formats for site teams
Compatible with:
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Site folders
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Digital platforms (e.g. Boxcore)
Common Issues We Prevent
Based on recent site inspections, common problems include:
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Missing or incomplete muck away records
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No permit or Article reference on dockets
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Unverified disposal locations
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Lack of traceability for materials
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Incomplete or outdated environmental plans
These issues can lead to enforcement action, delays, and reputational risk.
We ensure your site avoids all of the above.
Why It Matters
Local authorities are placing increased focus on:
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Waste traceability
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Material reuse
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Environmental compliance
Failure to demonstrate compliance can result in:
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Site delays
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Requests for additional information
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Potential enforcement action
We ensure your documentation is:
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Accurate
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Traceable
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Ready for inspection at any time
