MINISTERIAL TEAM AT DEFRA ANNOUNCED
Following the re-election of Labour, Margaret Beckett has been confirmed as the Secretary of State for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs. Elliott Morley, previously responsible for waste will now focus on climate change and environment while Ben Bradshaw will hold responsibility for waste and local environmental quality issues as parliamentary secretary for local environment, marine and animal welfare. See www.defra.gov.uk/news/2005/050513b.htm
WIP ~ TWO YEARS ON
Defra has released a report on the Waste Implementation Programme’s progress over its first 2 years. Highlights of the last 12 months work include: around 100 million pounds funding allocated to local authorities for investment in recycling infrastructure; a waste minimisation scheme for the retail sector; and the national recycle more campaign.
See www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/wip/wip_twoyearon.pdf
DEFRA ISSUES GUIDANCE ON MANURE HEAPS
Following recent changes to the waste management exemptions made by the Waste Management Licensing (England and Wales) (Amendment and related provisions) Regulations 2005 see www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2005/20050883.htm Defra has issued guidance clarifying that provided a heap is purely manure then there will be no requirement for either an exemption or a waste management licence
See www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/management/manure.htm
IPPC APPLICATIONS FOR SCOTTISH INCINERATORS
SEPA has provided answers to questions people may have about applications recently made for Pollution Prevention & Control permits.
See: http://www.sepa.org.uk/incineration/index.htm for further information.
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY LOCAL AUTHORITY PAGES
The Environment Agency had revised their waste management section on their web site and added pages on Local Authority responsibilities. The pages appear mainly aimed towards the general public, however also include information on fly-tipping.
See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/waste/1029679/
CIWM NATIONAL EVENTS
WASTE DEFINITIONS: UNLOCKING THE DOOR
11 July London
The definition of waste might not be about to change over night, but this CIWM national seminar will bring you right up-to-date with what revisions are being proposed to the WFD, which will no doubt dramatically effect the future shape of the waste industry.
Defra will be finalising changes to their definition of waste guidance on Circular 11/94. This work will bring Circular 11/94 up-to-date with recent ECJ decisions. The Environment Agency is working on further guidance on when a material is and is not a waste using sector specific examples. Key stakeholders will also be examining what these changes will mean in practice.
This event will be of direct relevance to anybody with a stake in the future of wastes management. It will be an opportunity to be informed and to have your opinions heard at the highest level.
For a booking form and programme, see: http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/39
Contact events@ciwm.co.uk for further information
CIWM CONFERENCE 2005
14th - 17 June, Paignton
Our industry is changing. The whole resource chain is under increasing scrutiny and we need to respond. Join us in June and help shape the future. Keynote sessions will address: Waste Strategy, recycling, changing attitudes and behaviour, procurement and alternative technologies. Workshop sessions include case studies on recycling schemes, local environmental quality (LEQ), and composting.
For detailed information on conference/workshop sessions or to book online visit: www.ciwm.co.uk/events
REGISTRATION FOR CIWM EXHIBITION NOW OPEN To register for the 2005 CIWM exhibition taking place between the 14-16 June in Torbay register at www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/375
ANNUAL CIWM-AGENCY CRICKET MATCH
The annual CIWM v. the Environment Agency cricket match will take place again this year on Tuesday 14 June 4pm-7pm. (the Tuesday of the conference and exhibition). Those wishing to be considered for selection within the CIWM team should contact howard.robinson@enviros.com
VISIT CIWM AT ET 2005
24 – 26 May 2005
ET is the UK’s largest environmental technology and management services exhibition, making it a one-stop shop for every environmental professional in the UK seeking to upgrade, install and maintain the products and services that manage their impact on the environment. CIWM in conjunction with ESA will be holding daily seminars on the new hazardous waste regulations and a briefing on the Waste Awareness Certificate on Wednesday 25 at 10.00am.
www.et-expo.co.uk
Contact: amanda.slater@fav-house.com
WARMNET CONFERENCE
WARMNET, the Universities network for those establishments teaching wastes management, have announced their Call for Papers for their 2nd Annual Conference to be held at the University of Nottingham on the 13 & 14 July. Primarily for postgraduate research students, the conference will showcase new research into waste minimisation, recovery, re-use and recycling of residual materials, and novel approaches to wastes and resource management.
Further details of the requirements for papers can be obtained from Dr Margaret Bates,
tacklingwaste@northampton.ac.uk / Tel: 01604 892419
CALL FOR PAPERS: ISWA 2005 CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION
6 - 10 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
WASTE MANAGEMENT MISSION TO GERMANY
UK Trade & Investment is organising a trade mission to Germany in September and is looking to attract decision makers from the UK waste management industry. The mission will include a comprehensive programme of visits and presentations on separation, composting, materials recovery and disposal. For further information and to register contact either Sue.Dooley@fco.gov.uk or technical@ciwm.co.uk
FACT FINDING MISSION TO THE NETHERLANDS
The British chamber of Commerce is organising a 2-day ‘Fact Finding mission’ to the Netherlands for British local and regional authorities and companies involved in waste management. The event will take place on 2 and 3 June 2005. For enquiries or any questions about this event, please contact the Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce, Jochem Geheniau. T 0044-20 7539 7960 or Michiel van Deursen T 0031-20 4217040.
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
BOOK NOW FOR 2005 TRAINING COURSES!!
24 May ~ New Hazardous Waste Regulations ***New Course*** (Fully Booked)
26 May ~ New Hazardous Waste Regulations ***New Course***
2 June ~ Customer Care (Revised Course)
2 June ~ New Hazardous Waste Regulations ***New Course***
22 June ~ New Hazardous Waste Regulations ***New Course*** (Fully Booked)
29 – 30 June ~ Practical Aspects of Landfill Gas & Groundwater Monitoring
6 July ~ New Hazardous Waste Regulations ***New Course*** (Fully Booked)
14 July ~ New Hazardous Waste Regulations ***New Course***
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.
