Webinar: Waste Management Design Advice

Wednesday 18^th June, 2025
11:00am–12:00pm

About the event

All too often, waste and recycling infrastructure is treated as an afterthought during construction projects, tucked into leftover space without proper consideration of function, appearance or long-term management.

With rising expectations around sustainability, planning compliance and resident wellbeing, it is time to rethink how effective waste storage is integrated into the built environment.

Join us for this one-hour webinar exploring best practice in waste management design. Drawing on the expertise of guest speakers from Buro Happold, we will examine how to deliver functional, durable and visually coherent waste infrastructure from the outset, supporting design-led objectives while meeting the practical needs of residents, planners and contractors.

Who should attend

This session is aimed at:

Architects and masterplanners
Developers and housing providers
Local authority planning and waste teams
Contractors and consultants

who are:

Designing new residential or commercial schemes
Looking to improve the integration of waste and recycling storage
Seeking to meet planning requirements, BREEAM targets or BNG objectives
Avoiding common pitfalls in site layout and specification

Event details

Keynote Presentation: Jose Sorribes and Nyomi Rowsell of Buro Happold will share insight into effective waste management design, drawing on their experience in logistics, circular systems and real-world project delivery.
Topics will include key layout considerations, storage types, access and collection logistics and how early engagement with waste infrastructure supports long-term site quality.
Practical Design Advice: Explore how to balance space constraints and visual coherence using examples of good practice. The session will also outline how configurable solutions, design support and technical resources can simplify specification and streamline delivery on site.
Interactive Q&A: Have your questions answered in a live Q&A session with our experts. Whether you are early in masterplanning or approaching technical design, this is your opportunity to connect with colleagues and gain targeted, practical advice on waste infrastructure.

About the Speakers

Jose Sorribes

Associate Director – Waste & Logistics, Buro Happold
LinkedIn: Jose Sorribes

A specialist in solid waste management and logistics, Jose brings over a decade of experience working on complex international developments. His expertise spans supply chain optimisation, vehicle access planning and integration of waste flows in high-density environments.

Nyomi Rowsell

Waste Consultant, Buro Happold
LinkedIn: Nyomi Rowsell

With a background in sustainable architecture and circular design, Nyomi focuses on delivering environmentally responsible waste solutions across the built environment. She brings hands-on experience in both the UK and international contexts, including community-led reuse and recycling initiatives.

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Webinar: Waste Management Design Advice 18th June 2025

Webinar: Waste Management Design Advice 18th June 2025