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Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 522

30 June 2016

Japanese Knotweed

Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant that is
native to Asia and now found across the UK.
The root system is invasive and can cause
damage to roads, foundations, buildings and
flood defences.

It has been identified on several service
stations on which we have worked.

It is illegal to “plant or otherwise cause to
grow in the wild” and it is classified as
controlled waste under the Environmental
Protection Act (Duty of Care) Regulations
1991.

Knotweed costs the UK economy £166
million per year for treatment and in property
devaluations and it is difficult to remove.

If you see plants that resemble knotweed on
site, report it and keep away from it. Even a
tiny part of the stem or root can spread the
plant. Do not store any materials near the
weed, as they can easily become
contaminated.

Removal should be carried out by a specialist
contractor and disposed of in licensed
facilities.

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