PAS 402

PAS 402:2009 Waste Resource Management – Specification for Performance Reporting

PAS 402The aim of PAS 402:2009 is to provide a specification for performance reporting that can be adopted by waste management organisations. The specification provides the framework for the demonstration of performance against key areas of delivery, including landfill diversion and materials recovery, assuring potential and existing customers of the service they are procuring.

PAS 402:2009 has been sponsored by Constructing Excellence in Wales (CEW) and its development facilitated by the British Standards Institution (BSI) in consultation with waste industry stakeholders.

Who does PAS 402:2009 apply to?

PAS 402:2009 is applicable to waste management organisations in the United Kingdom & Ireland that process construction, industrial, commercial or household waste, for example, at a transfer station, treatment facility or disposal site.

It is not applicable to a waste management organisation that operates solely as a waste carrier or waste broker.

What does is look at?

PAS 402:2009 requires a waste resource management organisation to report how it conducts its waste management activities and the landfill diversion and materials recovery rates it achieves.

The report is best produced after conducting a baseline assessment of the organisation's environmental, quality and health and safety performance, practices, procedures and policies at that current point in time.

You can obtain an independent third party inspection to PAS402 via the Green Compass Scheme.

How to obtain a copy of PAS 402:2009 specification

Are you based in Wales?

Organisations based in Wales may be able to access funded support with the implementation and inspection costs for PAS 402:2009 through the Green Compass Scheme, this would include a free copy of PAS 402:2009.

Copies of PAS402:2009 are also available in Welsh.

Organisations outside Wales can purchase a copy from BSi's online store

Participate in the Forthcoming Review

Constructing Excellence in Wales with BSI will be undertaking a full review of PAS402:2009. If you would like to participate in the review please email: