CIWM WASTE STRATEGY REVIEW POSITION PAPER
The CIWM has issued a position paper in advance of the review of the Waste Strategy 2000, examining progress on the strategy and lessons that have been learned from devolved administration strategies. 7 key issues are highlighted in the paper and a series of specific actions to deliver on these issues are detailed within the position statement.
See www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1917
MUNICIPAL WASTE STATISTICS FOR ENGLAND
Defra has released provisional estimates of its annual Municipal Waste Bulletin for 2003-04. The statistics show a decrease of 1% in the amount of waste collected by Local Authorities with the tonnage being sent to landfill also down to 20.9 million tonnes. The levels of recycling have risen from 14.5% in 2002/03 to 17.7& in 2003/04.
See www.defra.gov.uk/environment/statistics/wastats/index.htm
£5 MILLION SCOTTISH COMMUNITY RECYCLING FUND
The Scottish Executive has announced a £5 million fund for community sector recycling groups. The INCREASE programme will run over 2 years for community sector waste initiatives.
See www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2005/03/09144517
WASTE RECYCLING PAYMENTS REVISIONS
Revisions have been made to the Waste Recycling payments Waste Disposal Authorities make to Waste Collection Authorities where waste is diverted from landfill for recycling. The changes take into account the retail price index and the increase in landfill tax to £18 per tonne.
See www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2005/20050415.htm
VISITOR REGISTRATION FOR CIWM CONFERENCE NOW OPEN
To register for the 2005 CIWM exhibition taking place between the 14-16th June in Torbay register at www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/375
CALL FOR PAPERS: ISWA 2005 CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION
6-10TH NOVEMBER 2005 BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
ISWA invites you to submit an abstract for review by the Scientific Committee
See: http://www.iswa2005.ars.org.ar/inicio2_e.htm
CIWM EVENTS
ARE YOU READY FOR A VISIT – HEALTH AND SAFETY BRIEFING SESSION
March 22nd (Newcastle)
The Collection, Recycling and Environmental Cleansing Special Interest Group are holding a briefing session on 22 March 2005 on health and safety. The session will cover aspects of drug related litter and how to handle this material safely, what the HSE are looking for from the waste management industry and management systems in place for recycling, disposal and treatment. The event will also include the handling of hazardous wastes at HWRCs safely and learning lessons from a fatality.
Contact events@ciwm.co.uk for more details
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
NORTH WEST CENTRE OPEN MEETING - MECHANICAL BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT IN PRACTICE
The above meeting will be held at Congleton Town Hall on Friday 18th March 2005. For further details contact Lawrence Conway: l.conway@southlakeland.gov.uk
NORTH EAST CENTRE OPEN MEETING
The above meeting will be held at the Environment Agency Offices in Newcastle on Friday 18th March 2005. The meeting will include presentations on The Environment Agency / Environmental Services Association Waste Secondment Scheme, The Management of Food Waste, Rethinking Rubbish in North Tyneside and The Development of Successful Recycling Schemes in Wakefield.
For further details contact John Skidmore: jskidmore@wakefield.gov.uk
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE NORTHAMPTON AND CIWM NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NEW GENERATION GROUP PRESENT: 'THINKING OUTSIDE OF THE DUSTBIN'
A series of colloquia by University College Northampton’s visiting Professor Philip Rushbrook (Deputy Director of the Regulatory Impact Unit, Cabinet Office). The second in the series entitled 'What a Difference a Day Makes - 14-day collection and infection transmission' will be held on Monday 21st March in the Library Seminar Room at UCN. For further details contact:Margaret.bates@northampton.ac.uk
BLUEPRINT FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT 2005 - CIWM NORTHERN IRELAND CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
The above event will be held on 6th& 7th April at The City Hotel, Armagh. As well as a two day conference programme the event will include Northern Ireland’s largest display of waste management services and equipment. For more information on how to register for the conference or to book exhibition space (internal and external) contact Raymond Martin, CIWM Regional Development Officer raymond.martin@ciwm.co.uk
CONFERENCE - HEALTHCARE WASTE: HAZARDOUS OR HYPE?
This conference is for healthcare waste producers, handlers and disposers and aims to clarify the changes brought about by the new Hazardous Waste Regulations. The conference is being held at 2 venues: Rotherham – 10th May 2005 and Bristol – 12th May 2005. For further information and to book a place, please go to: www.catalystwaste.co.uk/conference
IMPROVING CONTRACT PROCUREMENT IN WASTE
Procuring effective waste management contracts is a huge challenge for all local authorities and MRW are holding a one day conference being chaired by Tom Clifford (Chair of CIWM contracts working group). 28 April 2005, Earls Court Exhibition Centre, for more information contact MRWconferences@emap.com or visit www.wastecontracts.co.uk
CIWM WASTE AWARENESS CERTIFICATE
Waste Awareness Course being held at CIWM HQ in Northampton in March. A foundation level course aimed at those with a responsibility for managing waste produced within their company. For more information on the Waste Awareness certificate and courses being held see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/11273.doc
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
BOOK NOW FOR 2005 TRAINING COURSES!!
15th – 17th March ~ Practical Waste Management
29th March ~ Special Waste / Hazardous Waste Regulations
30th - 31st March ~ The Management of Healthcare Waste
12th – 13th April ~ Advanced Landfill Gas Management
14th April ~ Duty of Care
19th – 21st April ~ An Introduction to the Management of Wastes
26th – 27th April ~ Legislation for COTC Candidates
For further information on the above training courses or any of the courses within our Training Programme, please visit our web site on www.ciwm.co.uk. You can also email us at training@ciwm.co.uk or call the Training Services 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 current round of courses are detailed below:
Successful Compost Marketing: Planning for Profit:
22nd - 23rd March (Yeovil)
Organic Waste Management for Planners & Regulators: The Complete Picture:
17th March (Reading)
Improving Organic Waste Management Collection: Optimising Collection Schemes
15th (evening) - 16th March (Scotland)
For further information and a booking form please contact the CIWM training department on training@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426.
