HAZARDOUS WASTE REGULATIONS
You may wish to be aware that the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 and the List of Wastes (England) Regulations 2005 are expected to be laid before Parliament today. The final coming into force date for the Regulations will be 16 July 2005. Similar regulations for Wales will be produced in due course.
RENEWABLES OBLIGATION CONSULTATION
The DTI has published a consultation paper on the renewables obligation. Of particular interest in the consultation is the consideration for bringing energy generated from mixed wastes into the scheme. A background paper on options for; and implications of introducing energy from mixed wastes accompanies the consultation.
See www.dti.gov.uk/consultations/files/publication-1476.pdf
www.dti.gov.uk/renewables/policy_pdfs/ilexfinalreport.pdf
Those wishing to input comment into a CIWM response should contact tom.ellis@ciwm.co.uk
MBT REPORT
A year long study into MBT systems throughout the world has been published. The report undertaken by Juniper and entitled MBT; A guide for decision makers ~ processes, policies and markets, examined 28 MBT facilities in 8 countries to assess the capabilities and limitations of the many variants of the concept; to analyse the suitability of such systems and to report on the implications for UK local authorities waste strategies.
See www.juniper.co.uk/Publications/downloads.html
GUIDANCE FOR WASTE DESTINED IN LANDFILL
The Environment Agency has published Guidance for waste destined for disposal in landfill; Interpretation of the waste acceptance requirements of the landfill regulations. The guidance covers among other things the timetable for new requirements, prohibited wastes, waste acceptance criteria issues and guidance on site specific risk assessments.
See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/acrobat/geho0305bivcee_1006008.pdf
LAUNCH OF THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY'S FIRST NATIONAL REPORT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
March 17 saw the launch of the Environment Agency’s first national report on climate change. The report shows how the environment and quality of life in England and Wales will be affected by climate change. It highlights the need to adapt now to minimise the impacts. www.environment-agency.gov.uk/yourenv/639312/641094/642206/642375/1003468/
NORTHERN IRELAND LATS: GUIDANCE FOR LANDFILL OPERATORS
The Landfill Allowance Scheme (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2004 come into operation on 1st April 2005. The Environment and Heritage Service has issued the following guidance detailing landfill operators’ obligations for each scheme year.
See: www.ehsni.gov.uk/pubs/publications/GuidanceforLandfillOperators.pdf
DEFRA BEGINS PUBLIC CONSULTATION EXERCISE ON THE EXOTIC ANIMAL DISEASE GENERIC CONTINGENCY PLAN
Defra has launched its public consultation exercise on the annual review of its contingency plan for tackling an outbreak of exotic animal disease. The core annexes relate to Foot and Mouth Disease, Avian Influenza, Newcastle Disease and Classical Swine Fever. A copy of the plan in PDF format, together with other consultation documents can be viewed at www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/current.htm
JARGONYMS
The CIWM website www.ciwm.co.uk now has a page of acronyms and jargon from the waste and resource management industry. It is by no means exhaustive and will only prove useful to us all if we all contribute. If you have any new acronyms, terms of phrase or jargon you would like added please email technical@ciwm.co.uk . Conversely if you know that an organisation ceases to exist and its acronym needs to be deleted we should also like to know. Your suggestions will be considered and if appropriate will be dealt with. Thank you in anticipation ‘Get your thinking caps on’.
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
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
BEST PRACTICE AT WASTE TREATMENT AND STORAGE SITES
26th April Coventry
The CIWM will be holding a one day seminar looking at good practice in the management of waste treatment and storage facilities. The seminar will examine the best practice guidance for the sector along with permitting issues, as facilities begin to fall into the PPC regime, Health and Safety issues, and lessons learnt from operators
Contact events@ciwm.co.uk for further information
MBT
12th May – Nottingham
A one day seminar following on from the two successful events earlier this year looking at potential end uses for MBT residues. Contact events@ciwm.co.uk for further information
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
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
Don’t forget to book your place at the following CIWM Regional Open Meeting & AGM’s
London & Southern Counties Open Meeting & AGM – LATS to be held at LB Sutton on
8th April. E-mail:richard.bradbury@camden.gov.uk
East Anglia Open Meeting & AGM – New Technologies to be held at Waterbeach
12th April.
Scottish Centre Open Meeting & AGM – PFI Health & Safety to held at Livingston on
15th April. E-mail: colin.clark@highland.gov.uk
North East Open Meeting & AGM - Venue to be confirmed, 15th April.
E-mail: : jskidmore@wakefield.gov.uk
South West Open Meeting & AGM – LATS/Treatment of Organic Wastes to be held at University
Of Bristol Veterinary College, Langford Somerset on 22nd April. E-mail: TMarch@tmcs.info
CIWM Cymru Wales Open Meeting & AGM – Collaboration & Innovation to held at Machynlleth
22nd April. E-Mail: cathy.o’brien@environment-agency.gov.uk
North West Open Meeting & AGM – Hazardous Waste, to be held in Preston on 22nd April, Venue to be confirmed. E-Mail: l.conway@southlakeland.gov.uk
Midlands Open Meeting & AGM – WRAP, to be held in Banbury on 21st April. E-mail: david@evanslogistics.com
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 on June 29th. 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!!
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
10th – 12th May ~ Practical Waste Management
17th – 18th May ~ The Management of Refuse Collection & Kerbside Recycling
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.
