OUTCOME OF LANDFILL REGULATIONS CONSULTATION
DEFRA has announced details for the final stages of implementing the Landfill Directive to coincide with the outcome of the consultation on regulations governing the operation of landfill sites in the UK and Wales. Defra have now confirmed: the Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) for "monolithic waste" will come into force on 16 July 2005; a limit on the level of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in inert waste to be landfilled; the responsibilities of waste producers in characterising waste destined for landfill; amendment of the existing landfill regulations so that they no longer apply to disposal of non-hazardous wet dredgings in certain circumstances ; whole and shredded tyres must not be landfilled from July 16 2006; liquid waste can no longer be accepted at non-hazardous waste landfills from 30 October 2007; and all non-hazardous wastes will have to be pre-treated prior to landfill from 30 October 2007. A full summary of Defra's decisions following the consultation is available at http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/landfillregs-rev/outcome.pdf
LANDFILL SECTOR GUIDANCE NOTE CONSULTATION
The Environment Agency has published a consultation on draft guidance for landfill activities subject to the Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Regulations. The consultation period is 12 weeks. The draft guidance sets out relevant standards and measures required by the Landfill Regulations and those that are considered to be Best Available Techniques (BAT) for the landfill sector. It is not intended to replace the existing landfill technical guidance and makes reference, where relevant, to other Environment Agency guidance.
See: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/acrobat/landfill_sgn_1111332.pdf
REFORM TO SCOTTISH PLANNING SYSTEM
Scotland has recognised the need to modify its planning system. A White Paper has been released outlining a package of measures intended to achieve a more efficient and equitable planning system. Amongst the proposals is the need to promote sustainable development through: wider use of Strategic Environmental Assessments; recognising the need for development plans to respond to requirements to meet wider environmental obligations at European and international level; and incorporating changes to the Environmental Impact Assessment legislation that will make it easier for local people to participate in the decision-making process. To view the White Paper: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/06/27113519/35231
COMPOSTING REGULATIONS NOT TO BE AMENDED
Changes to the composting exemption in the Waste Management Licensing Regulations 2005 will not come into force today as previously planned. Amendments had been made to allow composting groups to apply for an exemption to the waste management licence, allowing them to transport waste material to one site to be composted, and then to another for use - the so-called 'import/export' criteria. See: http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2005/050630e.htm
SMES DEMONSTRATE LACK OF AWARENESS
The Environment Agency has revealed figures indicating that less than a third of SMEs are aware of the new rules governing hazardous waste. The findings were taken from a survey of over a thousand SMEs in England and Wales:
See: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/1106719?lang=_e®ion=&projectstatus
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COMMENCEMENT ORDER FOR CLEAN NEIGBOURHOODS AND ENVIRONMENT ACT
Section 32 of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 comes into force today. This section falls under part 4 of the Act (graffiti and defacement) and relates to the sale of graffiti to children. See http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2005/20051675.htm and http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2005/50016--e.htm#32
BIG RECYCLE LAUNCHED
Scotland launched its national recycling week and reported increasing recycling rates for the last few years; rising from around 6% at the start of 2003 to 16% at the end of last year. As public participation increases, these figures are expected to grow further with the ultimate aim of helping Scotland meet the 25% recycling and composting target for 2006.
See: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2005/06/27154818
WRAP CAPITAL COMPETITION TO STIMULATE HIGHER VALUE RECYCLED AND SECONDARY AGGREGATES
WRAP has announced a new Capital Grant Competition to stimulate the production and use of recycled and secondary aggregates through fixed and mobile plant in England and Scotland.
See http://www.aggregain.org.uk/news/wrap_capital.html.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS IN YOUR POCKET 2005
Government has published a booklet presenting a new set of sustainable development indicators. It includes a variety of economic, social and environmental issues of everyday concern including health, housing, jobs crime, education and waste.
See: http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/publications/documents/
SustainabledevelopmentindicatorsFINAL12005.pdf
EFFICIENCY SAVINGS MEASUREMENT TOOL
Local authorities can now make use of a simple spreadsheet developed by the Procurement and Contracts Division at Defra and their consultants Mott MacDonald to assess their annual efficiency savings in wastes management as required by central government. The spreadsheet – known as the DESE-Toolkit – allows authorities to identify underlying efficiency trends in the face of increasing total costs and can be found at:
http://lasupport.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=ViewArticle&ArticleID=197
CIWM RESPONSE TO WEEE CONSULTATION
CIWM will be holding an informal brainstorming session at our offices in Northampton to gain members’ comments regarding the consultation paper on proposals for transposing the treatment permitting requirements of the WEEE Directive. This discussion will take place on 21st July, between 10 am and 12.30. If you are interested in taking part in the discussion, please email technical@ciwm.co.uk
If you are unable to attend but would like to submit your comments, then please do so through the same email address. The consultation document can be downloaded from: http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/weee-article6/index.htm
BILINGUAL WASTE AWARENESS WALES EVENTS RECYCLING GUIDE
This new Guide aims to help events organisers establish recycling as a pre-requisite to waste management at their event; no matter what type of event it may be.
The Guide suggests simple and cost effective ways that events organisers can implement recycling. It presents a framework for planning and implementing effective waste management and recycling programs at events and features case studies of events that have successfully embraced recycling. If you require any further assistance or wish to request copies of the guide please contact Georgina Taubman on 029 2046 8655 or georgina.taubman@wlga.gov.uk
WASTE AWARE CONSTRUCTION
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in collaboration with the Construction Confederation and the Scottish Waste Awareness Group (SWAG) have launched a new, easy and simple initiative to tackle construction waste by introducing colour-coding for skips.
See: http://www.wascot.org.uk/construction
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 & ESA TRAINING
BOOK NOW FOR 2005 TRAINING COURSES!!
5 July ~ Duty of Care
12 – 13 July ~ Practical Management & Control of Landfill Gas
19 – 20 July ~ Practical Aspects of Landfill Gas & Groundwater Monitoring
17 August ~ New Hazardous Waste Regulations
6 – 8 Sept ~ An Introduction to the Management of Wastes
7 Sept ~ The Management of Hazardous Wastes
** Further dates for the ‘New Hazardous Waste Regulations’ TBC – Please contact the Training Department for more information.**
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.
