Waste Advisory & Management

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Planning, permitting and management of waste and facilities

We advise waste producers, developers and architects and the waste sector on aspects of the planning permitting and management of waste and related facilities. Our team of waste Managers and planners delivers a wide range of waste management infrastructure. Through the development of a planning or permit application, or the discharge of consents and conditions, our understanding of both waste operations and the waste planning regime facilitates the delivery of operationally workable solutions.

The development of sustainable Infrastructure and the effective management of resources go hand in hand.

Natalie Maletras Environmental Consulting & Consenting Director, Energy & Resources

Waste Solutions and Underground Refuse Storage (URS)

Stantec, in partnership with developer clients, and increasingly through local authority demand, is working to implement innovative waste collection arrangements, including underground refuse storage (URS). While in Europe such systems have been widely and successfully operating for many years, historically only smaller pockets of use have been in operation within certain London boroughs. This is changing. Read More

Waste Management Advice for Land Development

Our waste team in the UK work closely with our land development clients to ensure that not only national, regional and local waste requirements are satisfied, but that they support and align with the development’s vision and priorities. Read More

Waste planning and permitting

Our waste and resources specialists can help you through every stage of your project—from strategy and advice to planning and permitting to delivery to monitoring and improvement. Whether you’re developing or managing a landfill, a recycling centre, a transfer station, a recycling and processing facility, or anything else in the waste disposal infrastructure chain, we can help you develop a sustainable and efficient facility. Learn more in our Waste Planning & Permitting brochure. Read More

Related Services


Design & Construction Support Environment support through the project lifecycle.
Development Management Our development management services range from the planning application and appeals processes, expert witness work, public and stakeholder engagement to provide a comprehensive offer to our clients.
Freight & Logistics We understand the complexity of supply chains, and the delivery, servicing and waste management needs of different land uses.
Plan Making & Evidence We have a wide range of experience in-house to deliver policy and evidence based projects along with an in depth understanding of the detailed numbers and data behind the strategic outcomes.
Protecting the Natural Environment Our community development, infrastructure and water sector clients benefit from our global experience in developing sustainable and cost-effective solutions that enhance ecosystem services and seek to realise wider benefits to communities.
Resource Recovery As we move towards a more circular economy, we are helping our clients to use resources efficiently and reduce the amount of waste we create as a society.
Sustainability, Energy & Climate Change Our strategic advice on carbon management and resource efficiency, climate change and resilience, natural and social capital, helps our clients select sustainable solutions.
Sustainability & Building Performance We blend art and science to help clients realise the full potential of their projects in terms of life cycle cost, energy efficiency, carbon reduction, human health, and wellness.

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