{"id":2513,"date":"2025-03-17T18:11:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T18:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spsgrupp.ee\/removal-of-construction-waste\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T12:32:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T12:32:06","slug":"construction-waste-removal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spsgrupp.ee\/en\/construction-waste-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Removal of construction waste"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Construction waste removal in Tallinn and Harju County<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A professional solution for property managers<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Did you know that improperly managed construction waste can lead to fines of up to \u20ac32,000?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At the same time, the average property manager in Harjumaa spends more than 15 hours a week organising the logistics of construction waste. How successful property managers in Tallinn and Harju County are preventing these problems. <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A challenge for property managers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Artur Veski manages a mid-sized property management company in Tallinn with a portfolio of 12 commercial properties and over 30 apartment buildings.<\/strong> When a major renovation of one of the commercial buildings he manages began, he could not have foreseen that the management of construction waste would become the most problematic part of the project.<\/p>

“We thought that the removal of construction waste was a natural part of the work that would take care of itself,”<\/em> recalls Artur. “Reality hit us when the renovation came to a standstill for two weeks because construction waste blocked access to the next phase of the work. At the same time, tenants lodged complaints and the local authority issued a warning about illegal waste management.”<\/em><\/p>

This crisis experience taught Artur that the removal of construction waste is not a marginal issue, but a critical component of a project that requires a professional approach.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Construction waste collection and the hidden challenges of management<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Arthur’s management company faced specific problems:<\/strong><\/p>

  1. Inappropriate size and location of containers<\/strong>
    • Containers that were too small filled up quickly, causing operational stoppages<\/li>
    • Placement of containers obstructed access to construction site<\/li>
    • Irregular emptying caused a build-up of litter<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
    • Sorting challenges<\/strong>
      • Construction teams did not sort waste correctly<\/li>
      • Construction waste treated as mixed waste significantly increased costs<\/li>
      • Incorrect management of hazardous waste (paint rollers, solvent cans) caused environmental risks<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
      • Shortcomings in documentation<\/strong>
        • Lack of a clear overview of waste streams<\/li>
        • Irregular collection of waste collections posed risks during inspections<\/li>
        • Lack of reporting made it difficult to control expenditure<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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          Removal of construction waste at a professional level<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Artur realised that the removal of construction waste needs a systematic approach. The following solutions were implemented in cooperation with SPS Group: <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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          Strategic planning<\/h4>

          Predicting the generation of construction waste<\/strong><\/p>

          • Predicting the amount and type of waste generated at each stage of a construction project<\/li>
          • Optimal choice of size and type of containers according to the stage.<\/li>
          • Scheduling the frequency of garbage collection according to the intensity of the works<\/li><\/ul>


            Waste sorting plan<\/strong><\/p>

            • Clear guidance for construction crews on waste sorting<\/li>
            • Separate containers for different types of waste (wood, metal, mineral waste).<\/li>
            • Protocol on hazardous waste management<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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              Optimising logistics<\/h4>

              Strategic placement of containers<\/strong><\/p>

              • Locating containers to minimise disruption to work processes<\/li>
              • Maintaining access routes for construction crews and equipment<\/li>
              • Flexible container interchange system, allowing you to react quickly to changing needs.<\/li><\/ul>

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                Efficient drainage<\/strong><\/p>

                • A regular drainage chart tailored to the needs of the project<\/li>
                • 24h emergency response capability<\/li>
                • Digital tracking system to check container fullness<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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                  Ensuring compliance<\/h4>

                  Documentation management<\/strong><\/p>

                  • Collecting and filing all necessary waste records and declarations.<\/li>
                  • A web-based waste register to keep track of all operations<\/li>
                  • Regular reports to the property manager on the status of waste management.<\/li><\/ul>


                    Compliance with legislation<\/strong><\/p>

                    • Compliance with all local and national waste management requirements<\/li>
                    • Minimising environmental impact by maximising reuse<\/li>
                    • Advice on legislative changes and new requirements<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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                      Results: measurable progress<\/h3>

                      Following the implementation of a professional construction waste removal system, the Artur company achieved remarkable results:<\/p>

                      • Time savings<\/strong>: time spent managing construction waste reduced from 15 hours per week to 2 hours per week.<\/li>
                      • Cost reductions<\/strong>: waste management costs reduced by 32% thanks to optimised sorting and logistics.<\/li>
                      • Faster project completion<\/strong>: renovation project timeframe shortened by 2 weeks thanks to smoother workflow<\/li>
                      • Legal certainty<\/strong>: Full documentation and compliance with requirements<\/li><\/ul>

                        “The professional construction waste removal service completely changed our approach to renovation projects,”<\/em> says Artur. “What was once a headache is now a smooth and efficient process that saves both time and money.”<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                        Construction waste sorting guide<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                        Correct sorting can significantly reduce waste management costs. Below is a quick guide to sorting different types of construction waste: <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                        Waste wood<\/strong><\/td>\n Mouldings, wooden structures, plywood<\/td>\n Separate treated wood (painted, impregnated) from untreated wood.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
                        Scrap metal<\/strong><\/td>\n Fittings, metal tubes, cables<\/td>\n Separate non-ferrous from ferrous metals, remove non-metallic parts.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
                        Mineral waste<\/strong><\/td>\n Concrete, bricks, ceramic tiles<\/td>\n Separate clean mineral waste from mixed mineral waste.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
                        Hazardous waste<\/strong><\/td>\n Paint residues, solvents, adhesives<\/td>\n Collect in original packaging, keep separate from other waste.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
                        Packaging waste<\/strong><\/td>\n Film, cardboard, plastic packaging<\/td>\n Compacted to save space where possible<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
                        Mixed construction waste<\/strong><\/td>\n Mixture of different materials<\/td>\n Minimise the generation of mixed waste, as it is more expensive to handle.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>\n