Contaminated Waste: Forecourt Specialists

Case Study: Forecourt Redevelopments, South East

MCM have ongoing works with forecourt companies across a number of developments in the South, Midlands and Wales. These projects involved the specialist handling, removal and management of contaminated or suspected contaminated construction waste with high total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) and heavy metal.

As a single source supplier, MCM have also supplied aggregates and concrete, managing demands with lightning-fast responses, clear communication and a knowledgeable response that is both quick and precise.

This specialist focus on waste removal, management and reporting is why MCM have supported numerous forecourt demolition and reconstruction projects in their 30 years within the sector.

Three such developments across Kent, Essex and Surrey are underway so far this year, with projects also progressing Lincolnshire and Wales.

Forecourt Redevelopments

Our clients’ portfolios include fuel forecourts, service stations, and roadside retail developments. These have been new construction, full or phased redevelopments, with sites requiring a consistent supply of high-quality shingle, concrete mixes and Type 1 aggregates after the initial waste management and removal.

Programme of works

In these latest schemes, MCM were responsible for:

• Removal and disposal of inert soils, concrete and construction waste
• Handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in compliance with environmental regulations
• Reporting on waste for compliance and legislation
• Scheduled deliveries of Type 1 MOT aggregates (for sub-bases)
• Primary aggregates (for backfilling)
• Supply of washed shingle (for drainage and surfacing)
• Provision of specified concrete mixes (for hardstanding and infrastructure)

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

The MCM supply network offered strength and breadth in product and service, key to the project’s ongoing success. This allowed for an uninterrupted construction schedule. Leveraging our extensive partner fleet of tipper vehicles, grab lorries, and mixer trucks, we ensured:

• On time delivery of aggregates and concrete to tight project schedules
• Rapid turnaround for a range of muck away services
• Flexible responses to and accommodation of last-minute changes

Each project was supported by a dedicated account manager within the MCM sales team. This way, we had the closest scrutiny and the clearest communication routes, which in turn allowed more accurate scheduling and a proactive approach to any solving any problems that arose.

Waste Management & Compliance

Forecourt demolition presents its own unique challenge, particularly with the potential contamination risks of TPHs and heavy metals. With over 30 years project experience in this sector, the MCM team professionally managed:

• Safe removal of hazardous and contaminated soil
• Categorising, segregation and recycling of non-hazardous waste, including crushed concrete
• In-house WAMITAB qualified experts who can analyse waste data, assess and offer the most compliant and cost-effective solution
• Full traceability, reporting and documentation for all waste streams
• Backfilling of tanks with primary aggregates or ready-mix concrete

MCM worked closely with local licensed disposal facilities, treatment centres and recycling partners to ensure all waste is transported, processed and disposed of in accordance with current UK environmental regulations and duty of care requirements.

Reduced downtime and access to the MCM network

Combining soils and aggregate supply with its waste removal services, MCM’s forecourt clients benefitted from:

• Reduced downtime on active forecourt construction sites
• Cost efficiencies through combined logistics and material sourcing
• Improved site safety and organisation
• Reliable access to a broad network of aggregates, soils and ready-mix concrete
• Confidence in qualified waste management and remediation

Working with MCM as a sole provider simplified the process and its operations. With MCM’s strong logistic network, compliance expertise and responsive service, these projects stayed on track from groundworks to completion.