HSE REPORT ON SAFE TRANSPORT IN WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FACILITIES
The HSE has produced a best practice document for the waste management industry that offers advice on addressing transport risks at waste management facilities. The guidance is intended to help operators meet their legal obligations by offering clear procedures on the completion of traffic risk assessments.
For the full document, see: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web/wastetransport.pdf
SAFE RECOVERY OF PETROL FROM END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES
The HSE has also produced the following guidance for vehicle dismantlers on the safe removal, storage and disposal of petrol from ELVs. The guidance is designed to help sites assess the risks arising from handling and storing petrol and gives suggestions on how to control those risks to help comply with the ELV Regulations.
See: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web/recyclingpetrol.pdf
COMMENCEMENT ORDER FOR THE WASTE AND EMISSIONS TRADING ACT IN NORTHERN IRELAND
This Order appointed 17th September 2004 as the day for the coming into operation of sections 4, 5, 9 and 10 of the Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003 in Northern Ireland. See: http://www.hmso.gov.uk/sr/sr2004/20040399.htm
THE BENEFITS OF USING COMPOST FOR SCOTTISH CROPS
REMADE Scotland have produced a new factsheet outlining the benefits of compost for application to crops grown in Scotland. The factsheet was developed as a tool for compost producers to help them raise the awareness of farmers near their sites and hopefully stimulate demand for their products. The factsheet is available from the following link:
http://www.remade.org.uk/Organics/organics_documents/
compostbenefitsscottishcrops.pdf
REPORT ON CONSTAMINANTS FROM WASTES USED AS ORGANIC FERTLISERS
A study carried out on behalf of the Directorate-General for the Environment of the European Commission. The report identifies pollutants likely to be found in foodstuffs for human consumption and provides a framework for the use of waste derived composts as organic fertilisers in agriculture with the goal of ensuring the long term productivity of agricultural soils.
See: http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/waste/compost/pdf/hm_finalreport.pdf
'IMPLEMENTING CHANGE' - SCOTTISH WASTE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, EXHIBITION AND AWARDS DINNER, 5 & 6 OCTOBER 2004, HILTON HOTEL, GLASGOW
With only two weeks to go the above Conference is fast approaching. The programme for this year will provide some significant insight into some of the newer developments in waste management. Keynote Speakers include Ross Finnie MSP, Minister for the Environment and Rural Affairs and Sir Ken Collins, Chairman, SEPA. For further details contact Mary Harley: M.F.Harley@gcal.ac.uk
WEEE - IS THE UK READY? 12th OCTOBER, NOTTINGHAM
The Waste Electrical and Electronic (WEEE) directive will soon be transposed into UK Law, with the government recently publishing its final consultation on draft Regulations and guidance. The National Clearing House is the intended implementation mechanism for ensuring all WEEE that is collected, is treated and recycled according to UK and EU standards, whilst allowing for producers to meet their obligations through competitive tendering for collection, treatment and recycling services. The CIWM WEEE seminar will examine how this is likely to work in practice and what implications it will have on the range of stakeholders involved. For the programme and registration details see:
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/10972.doc
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/10965.doc
WASTES ARE RESOURCES
TUESDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2004, TELFORD MOATHOUSE
Decoupling economic growth from resource consumption and waste production is a stated goal of the EU and the UK government. However, what is the UK doing in practice to achieve better resource efficiency and resource management? This CIWM briefing session will examine what progress is being made in terms of addressing resource efficiency and how the UK is placed to benefit from the Thematic Strategies on Sustainable Use of Resources and Waste Prevention and Waste Recycling.
Programme: http://www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/11020.doc
Booking form: http://www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/11021.doc
LOCAL AUTHORITY ISSUES BRIEFING SESSION
CIWM's Collection, Recycling and Environmental Cleansing Special Interest Group are holding a briefing session on Monday 8 November at Peterborough Moathouse Hotel. Speakers include Defra on Clean Neighbourhoods and what happens once the consultation responses are in. BVPI 199, one year on and does alternate weekly collection really work? If you are interested in attending contact events@ciwm.co.uk
HAZARDOUS WASTE SEMINAR
Following the high demand for the first Hazardous Waste Seminar the CIWM recently held, a second event will held on the 22nd October in London. The event will examine the recently released Review of the Special Waste Regulations consultation paper and the implications of this for the various stakeholders involved in managing hazardous wastes. For more details of this event please contact events@ciwm.co.uk
USE LESS, RECYCLE MORE ROADSHOW
A series of ten regional events for the construction and waste industries, as well as policy makers, are being run under the banner of Construction Resources: Using Less and Recycling More. The free to attend events are being organised by companies including UK
Ceed, Constructing Excellence and the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management. The events will demonstrate ready-to-use tools and plans and provide an opportunity to learn more about the new DTI Code of Practice on site waste management. Events will be taking place at venues nationwide, including London (14th October), Wales (12th October), Scotland (2nd November), Manchester (9th November). Contact simonc@ukceed.org for more information.
WASTECON 2004 SUN CITY SOUTH AFRICA 11th TO 15th OCTOBER
The Institute of Waste Management (Southern Africa ) is holding its waste management conference at the Sun City complex, in the Northern Province, perhaps better known as the home of the Million Dollar Golf challenge. The conference has gathered an International acceptance during its twenty year history and offers a good perspective of waste management in South Africa and the region as a whole. The programme, details of the conference, accommodation and other arrangements can be viewed on the official Institute web site www.iwmsa.co.za or by contacting Mrs Gail Smit direct at iwmsa@iafrica.com Prices quoted are in South African Rand which is approximately 12 Rand to 1GBP
10% OFF CIWM MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 2005
Members who pay their subscriptions by direct debit receive a 10% discount. If you do not currently pay your fees by direct debit and would like to pay your 2005 fees in this way please e-mail membership@ciwm.co.uk. We will then send you a form which will need to be completed and returned by 5th November 2004.
You can also spread your payments throughout the year by Quarterly Direct Debit. The 10% discount does not apply to this payment method. If you would like to pay your 2005 fees in this way please e-mail membership@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
29th - 30th September ~ Legislation for COTC Candidates, Northampton
5th - 6th October ~ Advanced Landfill Gas Management, Northampton
7th October ~ Solutions to Contaminated Land, Nottingham
12th - 14th October ~ Practical Waste Management, Daventry
13th October ~ PPC for Landfill - Managing the Re-Permitting Process, Northampton
20th - 21st October ~ The Management of Refuse Collection & Kerbside Recycling, Northampton
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 courses are detailed below:
- Producing Quality Products: Excellence as Standard:
> 21st and 22nd October; Scotland
- Improving Organic Waste Management Operations: Achieving optimum efficiency & quality:
> 4th and 5th November, South
- Building Organic Waste Management Facilities: The right foundation:
> 21st and 22nd September 2004; Midlands
> 23rd and 24th November; South
- Successful Compost Marketing: Planning for Profit;
> 19th and 20th October; Scotland
- Improving organic waste management collection: Optimising collection schemes:
> 18th (evening start) and 19th November; Midlands
- Developing Organic Waste Management Strategies: Looking to the future:
> 22nd September 2004; South
> 16th November; Midlands
For further information and an application pack please contact the CIWM training department on training@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426.
