REVIEW OF THE SPECIAL WASTE REGULATIONS IN ENGLAND
PROPOSALS FOR REPLACEMENT HAZARDOUS WASTE REGULATIONS AND LIST OF WASTES REGULATIONS
DEFRA are now proposing two sets of regulations: the List of Wastes Regulations which will transpose the European Waste Catalogue and the Hazardous Waste Regulations which will replace the Special Waste Regulations. The key change to be introduced by the new regulations would replace the term "special waste" with "hazardous waste" as defined in the Hazardous Waste Directive and the revised European Waste Catalogue. The following consultation paper sets out the detailed proposals and includes drafts of the proposed regulations: http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/wastereg-haz/index.htm
CONSULTATION ON PROPOSALS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WEEE DIRECTIVE
DTI have released their final consultation on the government's proposals for implementing the WEEE and ROHS Directives. The consultation paper seeks views on the draft implementing Regulations and non-statutory guidance for WEEE and ROHS. It covers a number of key issues, including: the timescale for implementation; the establishment and role of a National Clearing House; producer allocation of WEEE in relation to collection, recovery and recycling/reuse; take back schemes; ROHS compliance and maximum concentration values. http://www.dti.gov.uk/sustainability/weee/
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CONSULTATION ON GUIDANCE ON THE TREATMENT OF WEEE
Implementation of the WEEE Directive in the UK will lead to the establishment of a collection network for WEEE. This consultation document sets out proposed guidance for the treatment of WEEE that is separately collected through the network in England, Wales and Scotland, to ensure it meets the requirements set out in Article 6 of the Directive:
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/105385/weee_consult_833453.pdf
CONSULTATION ON THE ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS REGULATIONS
This consultation provides an update on progress with EU negotiations on animal by-products and seeks comments on some changes to the Animal By-Products Regulations:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/animalbyprod2/index.htm
WASTE AND EMISSIONS TRADING ACT BROUGHT INTO FORCE
This Order brings into force all the provisions of sections 1 and 17 of the Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003. For a full description of the relevant sections, see: http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2004/20041874.htm
COMMITTEE REPORT ON FLY-TIPPING AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME
The Environmental Audit Committee has published its Ninth Report of Session 2003-04 on Fly-Tipping, Fly-Posting, Litter, Graffiti and Noise. Key conclusions included that: the Environment Agency should be given more power and resources to tackle fly-tipping and that local authorities and the Environment Agency need to work together to tackle the illegal dumping of waste effectively. For the full report see: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200304/cmselect/cmenvaud/
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GUIDANCE ON PROCURING NEW WASTE TECHNOLOGIES FOR LONDON
The Mayor of London's report provides detailed information and guidance on the funding and procurement of the new waste recovery technologies, which will be required to deliver the Mayor's Municipal Waste Management Strategy. These include: Mechanical Biological Treatment, Anaerobic Digestion, Pyrolysis & Gasification, other pre-treatment options such as autoclaving.
£100,000 FOR PUBLIC SECTOR TO TACKLE WASTE
The Welsh Assembly Government has put forward £100,000 for the public sector to help boost recycling levels and reduce the amount of waste being produced.
See: http://www.wales.gov.uk
CHANGES TO REFUND POLICIES FOR WASTE CONSIGNMENT NOTES
The Environment Agency has asked businesses in England and Wales to take note of changes in the way in which it will handle refunds for unused Special Waste Consignment Notes and for Transfrontier Shipment of Waste shipment charges.
For further information, see:
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/837575?lang=_e(R)ion=&projectstatus=&theme=&subject=&searchfor=&topic=&area=&month
CIWM HAZARDOUS WASTE REGULATIONS SEMINAR
Shortly after the Landfill Directive has brought about an end to the co-disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste within the same landfill, DEFRA will be releasing a consultation paper to replace the Special Waste Regulations with Hazardous Waste Regulations in England. This will increase the number of wastes classified as hazardous and bring about changes to the way in which the movement, recording, inspection and enforcement of hazardous waste will take place.
These regulations will have implications for all sectors involved in waste management and the CIWM is holding a seminar to examine the consultation document in greater detail and will hear from a DEFRA official, Environment Agency Officers and a range of speakers examining what these changes will mean for their sector. For further information on this event contact events@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM WORKSHOP: WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE OUTPUT FROM MBT PROCESSES?
2nd NOVEMBER 2004 NOTTINGHAM
This CIWM workshop will seek to take the MBT discussion forward, focusing on the range of options for the utilisation of MBT outputs, including its use as an alternative fuel, soil conditioner, and its potential contribution to an integrated waste management strategy. The workshop will discuss these options in the context of Local Authority diversion and recycling targets. The event will bring together key experts from the waste management sector to discuss each option in turn.
It is intended that this will be the first of a series of workshops that look at the process options and challenges associated with adopting MBT-led approaches to managing household waste.
For further information on this event contact events@ciwm.co.uk
LARAC 2004
Raising awareness and increasing participation in recycling schemes. 2-3 November 2004 at the International Centre, Telford. To register or for further information about the conference, please visit www.laracconference.co.uk or email laracconference@emap.com or call 020 7505 6044.
UK TRADE & INVESTMENT MISSION TO MEXICO
Business Link Northamptonshire is organising a supported trade mission to Mexico in February 2005. This mission, specifically designed to enable UK companies visit and develop business in this important market, is open to any exported of British Products and services. It is particularly hoped that companies with an interest in the environment will participate. Eligible participants will qualify for a travel grant along with full support from UK Trade & Investment and a very attractive package is available. To register your interest and to receive a prospectus and application form please contact Arlene McLeod on 01604 643777 or e-mail on arlene.mcleod@northants-cha mber.co.uk
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.
FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: Advice on travel to any country is available on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's travel advice website; http://www.fco.gov.uk. If you are planning any business trips abroad you are strongly advised to check the website for the latest update or telephone the FCO on 0870 6060290.
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WASTE AWARENESS CERTIFICATE - Train the Trainer - 24th August 2004
The CIWM has a training initiative designed to make employees 'aware of waste'. If you are interested in becoming a registered trainer, this is the course for you. You will become qualified to run Waste Awareness Certificate courses that enable delegates to:
Understand what is waste
Reduce, re-use, and recycle waste
Know about disposal routes for remaining waste
Deal with waste safely
Know the legal responsibilities for waste
Identify sources of help for those difficult waste questions
For further dates and locations please contact the WAC Team on 01604 620426 or e-mail wac@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
19th August ~ Special Waste / Hazardous Waste Regulations
***Extra course due to increased demand***
7th September ~ Special Waste / Hazardous Waste Regulations
8th - 9th September ~ Practical Management & Control of Landfill Gas
14th September ~ Duty of Care
14th - 16th September ~ An Introduction to the Management of Wastes
21st - 22nd September ~ Practical Aspects of Landfill Gas & Groundwater Monitoring
22nd September ~ Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology & Landfill
23rd September ~ Leachate Monitoring
29th - 30th September ~ Legislation for COTC Candidates
Date TBC ~ The Management of Refuse Collection & Kerbside Recycling
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.
WRAP'S NEW ORGANIC TRAINING PROGRAMME
WRAP will be holding a series of new training courses for the composting industry, the first round of course are detailed below:
- Producing Quality Products: Excellence as Standard; 19th and 20th August 2004; West Midlands
- Improving Organic Waste Management Operations: Achieving optimum efficiency and quality; 9th and 10th Sept 2004; Midlands
- Building Organic Waste Management Facilities: The right foundation; 21st and 22nd September 2004; Midlands
- Successful Compost Marketing: Planning for Profit; 17th and 18th August 2004; West Midlands
- Improving organic waste management collection: Optimising collection schemes; 6th (evening start) and 7th Sept 2004; South
- Developing Organic Waste Management Strategies: Looking to the future; 22nd September 2004; South
For further information and an application pack please contact the CIWM training department on training@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426.
