WEEE PERMITTING CONSULTATION
Defra has issued a consultation paper on proposals for regulations transposing the treatment permitting requirements under Article 6 of the WEEE Directive and providing for exemptions for storage, repair and refurbishment of WEEE. A set of draft regulations titled Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Waste Management Licensing) (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 is also included within the consultation package.
See www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/weee-article6/index.htm
Those wishing to submit comments for a CIWM response should contact tom.ellis@ciwm.co.uk
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY NAPPY REPORT
The media has this week widely covered the findings of a report commissioned by the Environment Agency that examined the environmental impacts over the life cycle of nappies. The findings suggest that there were no significant differences in environmental impacts between the use of disposable nappies, home laundered cloth nappies and commercially laundered cloth nappies.
See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/yourenv/857406/1072214/
WASTE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY BRIEFINGS
Defra's new technologies work stream of the Waste Implementation Programme has released 3 new briefing documents on technologies. The guidance documents cover Advanced Thermal Treatment, Advanced Biological Treatments and MBT and Mechanical Heat Treatment (MHT) for MSW. The guidance documents will appear at the following web address shortly: http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/wip/newtech/advice.htm#case
DEFRA WIP EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAMME: ON-LINE SURVEY LAUNCHED
Defra has launched an on-line survey to support work on the development of materials for a new Masters module and two VRQs (in advanced waste management technologies and principles of sustainable waste management), as part of the New Technologies strand of the Waste Implementation Programme. Respondents are asked for feedback on the proposed course subjects and their current levels of knowledge. One respondent drawn at random will win
a magnum of champagne. See: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=291911078772
GUIDANCE ON THRESHOLDS FOR OILY AND OIL CONTAMINATED WASTES
The Environment Agency has issued a technical guidance note on oily wastes and wastes contaminated with oil and the threshold for when it becomes hazardous. If a determination has to be made whether oil is present above the thresholds or not, it is assumed that unless evidence to the contrary is presented, the generic threshold for oil is 0.1% w/w (1000 mg/kg) in the waste.
See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/103599/threshold_for_oils__1069439.doc
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
SCOTTISH NEW GENERATION GROUP VISIT
The Scottish New Generation Group has organised a site visit to Greengairs Landfill Site, Airdrie. Delegates will be given a brief introduction followed by a tour of the site including the landfill gas power station and its state of the art leachate treatment plant. The visit will be held on
26th May at 10.30am and is expected to last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. If you would like to attend please complete the online booking form at www.ciwm.co.uk/scotlandngg
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
CIWM WASTE AWARENESS CERTIFICATE
Waste Awareness Course being held at CIWM HQ in Northampton on 29 June 2005. 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/11531.doc
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
BOOK NOW FOR 2005 TRAINING COURSES!!
26 May ~ New Hazardous Waste Regulations ***New Course***
2 June ~ Customer Care (Revised Course)
2 June ~ New Hazardous Waste Regulations ***New Course*** (Fully Booked)
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.
