S.L. 549.161 Art. 9Wastemanagement targets.

(1) By not later than 1st January 2028, any developer submitting an application with the Planning Authority for a major development or high-density residential development serving sixteen

(16) or more units shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the following targets are achieved for each development:

(a) a minimum of forty percent (40%) of excavated material shall be re-used or recycled: FRAMEWORK

Provided that developers may also achieve such target through set-off from any other developments as long as an adequate audit trail is provided to the satisfaction of the Authority;

(b) a minimum of forty percent (40%) by weight of non-hazardous waste generated during demolition activities shall be prepared for re-use, recycled and, or other forms of material recovery excluding backfilling operations;

(c) a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of construction material including that used in finishes shall be made up of re-used or recycled material; and

(d) a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the granular material used for construction shall be made up of recycled aggregates. The percentage share of recycled aggregates used shall contribute towards attaining the fifteen percent (15%) target for re-use and recycled materials as listed in paragraph (c).

(2) Within three (3) months from the issuance of a compliance certificate by the Planning Authority, all developers of any development falling within the scope of this regulation, shall submit to the competent Authority a declaration indicating the percentage rate achieved for each of the targets listed in sub-regulation (1) according to the format established by the competent authority:

Provided that the Authority may require the auditing of declarations submitted.