GOVERNMENT PROGRESS ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Sustainable Development Commission has released a report assessing Government performance on meeting sustainable development indicators. Whilst welcoming the progress the Government is making in many areas and in increasing recycling rates, the overall assessment for waste is 'dreadful'. The Commission recommends that in waste the Government should accelerate its guidance to industry and local authorities about the way in which the timetables and targets for achieving higher levels of waste minimisation, recycling and reuse must be achieved, and ensure that the necessary resources and incentives are put in place to achieve this major change. See www.sd-commission.gov.uk/pubs/assessment/index.htm
HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE & TREATMENT FACILITIES: JOINT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMME
The Environment Agency and the Health & Safety Executive have released a joint report following an environmental and health and safety compliance inspection of 25 chemical waste facilities. These sites are likely to fall under PPC in forthcoming years and will have to show they are applying Best Available Technique. The inspections aims were to find current standards of operation and promote current best practice within the sector. The inspections have identified areas of current practice where attention may be required to ensure best practice is achieved.See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/105385/eahse_joint_report_759841.pdf
POLLUTION PREVENTION GUIDELINES FOR STORAGE & HANDLING OF DRUMS & IBCs
The UK regulatory agencies have issued PPG 26 providing pollution prevention guidelines for the storage & handling of drums & Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs). The guidance provides options for storage and handling that will reduce risk of pollution incidents and applies to containers under 1,000 liters in capacity.
See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/105385/ppg26feb04_124268.pdf
IPPC: A PRACTICAL GUIDE
DEFRA had updated its practical guide on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control. The 3rd edition of the guidance takes into accounts comments and experience gained and provides explanatory guidance on the main provisions of IPPC and how it should be applied and interpreted.
See www.defra.gov.uk/environment/ppc/ippcguide/ippc_ed3.htm
SALERIES SURVEY 2004
For a long time CIWM members have been asking that we run a salaries survey. In response to these requests we are happy to announce that the Wastes Management Salaries Survey 2004 has been launched. This is your opportunity to help get a handle on what you're worth and the results are scheduled to appear in the May issue of Wastes Management. Completing the confidential questionnaire will take just a few moments and we ask that
you respond by clicking on the link below.
See www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB2G3RFFSYA
ENVIRENERGY 2004
A free to attend conference and exhibition for the region's energy and environmental practitioners, hosted each year at The Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds on the 6th October. Focussing on energy and environmental management, it's a one-stop-shop for anyone active in energy and environmental management. To register for your free place or reserve an exhibition stand log on to www.envirenergy.org.uk.
BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR - LAST CHANCE TO BOOK
Few industries will feel the impact associated with the loss in Landfill capacity for hazardous waste greater than those involved in Brownfield development and contaminated land remediation. This CIWM one-day seminar will examine the potential pit falls that will be faced by those involved in development, treatment and disposal of contaminated land and will offer advice on the new requirements for the management of contaminated land; including alternative treatment options to disposal in landfill. For more details on this event please contact the events department events@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426
LOCAL AUTHORITIES BRIEFING SESSION
This briefing session for local authorities and others with an interest will be held on 10 May at CIWM HQ in Northampton and will include Household Waste Recycling Centres and their connection with hazardous waste and National Assessments of Civic Amenity Sites survey. Fly-tipping protocol, waste charging on the Isle of Man and anti-social behaviour. For more details contact technical@ciwm.co.uk. Places are limited to 45, so book early to ensure you can get a space!
A STEP CHANGE IN LANDFILL GAS
The CIWM will be holding a seminar on new developments in the management of landfill gas on the 27 May at Cranfield University. This event will examine the implications of new guidance from the UK regulators following the release of 7 consultation documents issued earlier this year. It will also use the opportunity to look at other issues and new research impacting upon landfill gas management and allow delegates with plenty of opportunity for discussing the future of landfill gas management. For further details of the seminar contact events@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH EAST CENTRE NEW GENERATION GROUP SEMINAR - RECYCLATES TO PRODUCTS
The above seminar will be held in the Media Centre in Huddersfield on Wednesday 21st April at 18.15. For further details contact mike.hibbert@environment-agency.gov.uk
CIWM REGIONAL CENTRE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS
East Anglia: Wednesday 21st April - Environment Agency Regional Offices, Kingfisher House, Goldhay Way, Peterborough, PE2 5ZR. Plus Open Meeting on Waste Policy Update & Fly -tipping initiatives.
Contact: Stewart Briggs, 01234 221703.
Midland Centre: Thursday 22nd April - Bermuda Business Park, Nuneaton: Plus Open Meeting on Leachate Treatment, Contact: David Williams, david@evanslogistics.com
North West: Friday 23rd April - Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool: Plus Open Meeting
Contact: l.conway@southlakeland.gov.uk
South West: Friday 23rd April - Langford, Bristol, Open Meeting and AGM, Contact: TMarch@tmcs.info
Welsh Centre: Friday 23rd April - Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, Plas Gogerddan, Aberystwyth, Contact: cathy.o'brien@environment-agency.gov
Scottish Centre: Friday 23rd April - Pavilion, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Open Meeting and AGM,
Contact: colin.clark@highland.gov.uk
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
APRIL COURSES
Environmental Management systems & Environmental Auditing ~ 21st April ~ Northampton
Customer Care ~ 22nd April ~ Northampton
Managing the Media ~ 27th April ~ Northampton
Evaluating Strategic Options to Meet Statutory Recycling Targets ~ 28th April ~ Northampton
Practical Aspects of Landfill Gas & Groundwater Monitoring ~ 28th & 29th April ~ Shrewsbury
MAY COURSES
The Management of Refuse Collection & Kerbside Recycling ~ 11th & 12th May ~ Northampton
Special Waste/Hazardous Waste Regulations ~ 12th May ~ Northampton
Introduction to Waste Legislation ~ 18th May ~ Northampton
Duty of Care ~ 19th May ~ Northampton
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
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.
13-APR-04:Multi-Lateral Aid Agency Opportunities:PHILIPPINES
DESIGN, BUILD AND OPERATION OF SANITARY LANDFILL
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14-APR-04:Multi-Lateral Aid Agency Opportunities:SIERRA LEONE
POWER SECTOR REFORM; CAPACITY BUILDING; GENERATION; RURAL WATER SUPPLY...
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16-APR-04:Tenders and Public Sector Opportunities:IRELAND
CAPPING AT A LANDFILL INCL GEOCOMPOSITES, WELDED LLDPE LINER....
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