BATTERIES DIRECTIVE CONSULTATION
The DTI has issued a consultation on the proposals to introduce an EU Directive on batteries and accumulators. Measures within the proposed directive would see the introduction of producer responsibility, with collection and recycling targets for manufacturers (or those acting on their behalf) set along with storage and treatment requirements. Disposal to landfill and incineration of automotive and industrial batteries would be prohibited under the proposals. See www.dti.gov.uk/sustainability/ep/Batteries_Consultation.pdf
EVALUATION OF FIRST PHASE OF WAKE UP TO WASTE CAMPAIGN
The Environment and Heritage service for Northern Ireland has issued an evaluation of the first phase of their public awareness and information campaign: Wake up to Waste. The report identifies 40% of respondents to an attitudinal survey, considered waste a more important issue than they did prior to the campaign. The campaign also led to 60,000 responses to consultations on waste management plans. Some districts have recorded 30% increase in volumes of recyclable material collected since the campaign was launched. For more details of the campaign and evaluation report.
See:www.ehsni.gov.uk/pubs/publications/WUTW_eval_Phase1_report_external.pdf and www.wakeuptowaste.org
LGA RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS INCREASE IN ABANDONED VEHICLES
The Local Government Association has issued a briefing paper following a survey of Local Authorities' management of abandoned vehicles. The survey indicates a 28% increase in the number of abandoned vehicles since 2000-2001 figures. The survey also highlights training provision, costs, levels of prosecutions, and recognises a danger of further increases in abandoned vehicles following the implementation of the End of Life Vehicles Directive.
See www.lga.gov.uk/Documents/Publication/Abandoned%20Vehicles.pdf
SEPA FINANCIAL PROVISIONS FOR LANDFILL CONSULTATION
SEPA has issued a consultation on interim guidance for its staff when reviewing industry submissions relating to the calculation of financial provision for landfill sites. The guidance relates to the amount of provisions required and does not consult on changes in the forms in which financial provisions should be made.
See www.sepa.org.uk/consultation/financial_provision_landfill.pdf
SPECIAL WASTE - NEW REQUIREMENTS IN SCOTLAND FOR 2004
The Scottish Environmental Services Association (SESA) is holding a seminar on 9 June to examine the implications of the Special Waste Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and the implementation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive later in 2004. Places cost £95 (£75 for SESA/ESA members) and are strictly limited. Contact Diane Young (Tel: 020 7591 3205: email: d-young@esauk.org )
LAND USE PLANNING FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT
ESA is holding a conference entitled Land-Use Planning for Waste Management: New Framework, New Challenges. The event will be held on 1 July in London and covers themes such as the future for BPEO, review of Waste Strategy 2000, the relationship between municipal waste strategies and waste development frameworks, advice on how to avoid judicial review, the implications of the SEA Directive for local authorities and their partners and effective community engagement. Further details contact d-young@esauk.org
GUIDANCE NOTES TO THE FOOD INDUSTRY ON THE DISPOSAL OF RAW MEAT AND RAW FISH AND FORMER FOODSTUFFS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN
DEFRA has produced the following guidance to explain the law concerning the disposal of former foodstuffs of animal origin, and of raw meat and raw fish under the Animal By-Products Regulations 2003:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/by-prods/FormerFoodstuffs/guidance_dispffs.pdf
FREIGHT TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
For those involved in waste collection and who are members of the Freight Transport Association (FTA) there is a VOSA Presentation on Vehicle and Operator History Reports being held on 3 June at the Burntwood Court Hotel, Common Road, Brierley, Barnsley. For more information or if you would like to attend, please e-mail Sue Darrington on sdarrington@fta.co.uk
CIWM ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2004
The largest international wastes management conference and exhibition by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), run from 15th ~ 18th June, in Torbay, Devon, UK. Participate in debating the following topics with key industry professionals; Waste as a resource, hazardous waste, landfill, producer responsibility, street environment, thermal treatment, zero waste, kerbside, alternative technologies, planning, healthcare wastes, wastes strategies, public attitudes and awareness, waste producers day. In addition, this year's exhibition promises to be one of the busiest to date as we prepare to welcome over 350 leading manufacturers and service providers from the waste management industry to Torbay. Most of the show is now completely sold out and we have extended the Preston Green Internal Marquee due to the large demand for stands. Visit www.ciwm.co.uk/events for more details.
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
May Courses
The Management of Healthcare Wastes - 25th & 26th May - Northampton
An Introduction to the Management of Wastes - 25th - 27th May - Midlands
PPC for Landfill - Managing the Re-Permitting Process - 27th May - Northampton
June & July Courses
Special Waste/Hazardous Waste Regulations - 24th June - Northampton
Practical Waste Management - 29th June - 1st July - Midlands
Industrial Hazardous Wastes Management - 30th June - 1st July - Northampton
To book or for further information on the above training courses, please visit our web site on www.ciwm.co.uk You can also email us at training@ciwm.co.uk or call the training department on 01604 620426.
EXPORT NEWS
Export leads provided in this section are forwarded from TradeUK, which is the Department of Trade & Industry's Internet based export service for UK companies. It uses the global network of British Embassies and Consulates to source and deliver by e-mail export sales opportunities direct to desktops. The TradeUK website (www.tradeuk.com) also contains an archive database of all the export sales leads, enabling companies to conduct independent searches for export leads for their products and services.
17-MAY-04:Multi-Lateral Aid Agency Opportunities:GHANA
SECOND URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION PROJECT
http://www.tradeuk.com/1/plsql/a_s.main?n=96209621&c=75542&s=TradeArea
18-MAY-04:Specific Private Sector Opportunities:TURKEY
USED VEGETABLE OILS FOR PRODUCTION OF SOAP
http://www.tradeuk.com/1/plsql/a_s.main?n=96209737&c=75542&s=TradeArea
21-MAY-04:Multi-Lateral Aid Agency Opportunities:VIETNAM
A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR COASTAL CITY SANITATION.
http://www.tradeuk.com/1/plsql/a_s.main?n=96209904&c=75542&s=TradeArea
21-MAY-04:Multi-Lateral Aid Agency Opportunities:BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROJECT
http://www.tradeuk.com/1/plsql/a_s.main?n=96209914&c=75542&s=TradeArea
