Material Classification Protocol New Users – How to get started

If your organisation is new to the Street Works UK Excavated Materials Protocol, the resources below will help you understand the process, register for the Protocol and begin using it correctly.

1. Read the New User Guide

Before registering, new users should read the Excavated Materials Protocol – New User Guide.

The guide provides an introduction to the Protocol and explains the steps organisations need to follow when using it.

2. Register for the Protocol

Organisations wishing to use the Protocol must complete the annual registration process.

Complete the Excavated Waste Protocol Annual Registration Form

3. Watch the Protocol training videos

Street Works UK has produced a series of training videos explaining the Protocol process step by step, from planning and excavation through to testing, waste collection and reporting.

The full Protocol training video is available on the Street Works UK YouTube channel and can also be viewed below.

You can also watch the individual chapters separately:

• Chapter 1: Planning
• Chapter 2: Excavation
• Chapter 3: Site Assessment
• Chapter 4: Litmus Testing
• Chapter 5: PAK Testing
• Chapter 6: Lab Testing
• Chapter 7: Planning and Scheduling Records
• Chapter 8: Waste Collection
• Chapter 9: Records and Reporting

We recommend that new users familiarise themselves with the full process before beginning to operate under the Protocol.

Of you have any further questions, please email info@streetworksuk.org.uk.