Stump Out’s Environmental Credentials:
Stump out are committed to minimising our impact on the local and global environment, by;
Working in a way to prevent pollution and comply with legislation, avoiding damage to habitats, waste reduction and minimising our carbon footprint.
Legislation Compliance:
We are committed to, at a minimum, meet all relevant legal requirements, Environmental Legislation Standards, and Codes of Practice, and we utilise the Environment Agency’s Netregs programme to ensure we are up-to-date with Environmental legislation.
Nesting birds and their nests and eggs are protected by law. Many other species such as bats and badgers are also protected. We work within the guidelines set out in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW).
We control risks to employees, customers and the public via health and safety risk assessments, and also to wildlife via a site inspection.
Machinery is subject to preventative maintenance to minimise pollution including noise, emissions and leaks
Waste, Recycling and Reuse:
Any waste created is dealt with via the European Waste Directive’s Waste Hierarchy:
All wood is converted to chippings which are given to local nursery to replenish soil, in turn providing work for disabled people.
Stump grinding shavings left for the customer to use as a garden mulch
Any hazardous waste such as waste oils are correctly disposed of to prevent pollution and any green waste is composted.
Carbon Reduction, and Keeping it Local:
Stump out carryout work in their own locality, thus reducing our truck’s fuel consumption and the most efficient travel routes are used.
Visits to customers for quote preparation are carried out on a bike to decrease emissions and, where possible, the resultant quotes and invoices are emailed to customers rather than printed and posted.
Fencing and decking timber is sourced from locally managed woodlands using local hauliers to transport the timber, resulting in a much lower carbon footprint than using imported timber.
Vehicles and machinery are not left with the engines idling when not in use
We promote reduction rather than removal of trees, where possible, and also encourage re-planting.