HSE CA SITE GUIDANCE
The Health and Safety Executive has issued guidance on health and safety considerations for Civic Amenity Sites. The guidance highlights movement of vehicles as the most hazardous activity on a CA site and offers suggestions for reducing this, and other potential risks.
See www.hse.gov.uk/waste/civicamenity.pdf
SCOTISH RECYCLING RATE INCREASE
SEPA has reported a 5% increase in recycling rates within Scotland. The quarterly recycling/composting returns from local authorities show a Scottish recycling rate of around 17.3% See www.sepa.org.uk/news/releases/view.asp?id=254&y=2005 and for the quarterly returns see www.sepa.org.uk/nws/data/returns.htm
MEETING 2008 PACKAGING TARGETS
Valpak has published findings from a project entitled; PackFlow 2008, aimed at providing a strategic overview of the steps a company would need to take to ensure compliance with the Packaging Waste Directive targets for 2008. The report suggests that packaging recovery from household waste sources will need to increase by 13% each year up to 2008 to meet the Directives targets.
See https://data1.valpak.co.uk/valpak2/nav/buildpage.aspx?SectionID=1099&ArticleID=206
FUNDED DRIVER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR THE AGGREGATES SECTOR
The Department for Transport and DEFRA are providing funded driver development training for companies within the aggregates and aggregate recycling sectors. This training is being funded as part of the Aggregate Levy Sustainability Fund (ALSF) and will help LGV drivers to further develop their SAFED (Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving) techniques. The training programme is provided on a funded basis to driver training instructors and drivers in England up until 31st March 2007 and will provide training for 200 specialist SAFED driver training instructors, develop the driving skills of 5000 experienced drivers to the SAFED skills and develop 500 newly licensed drivers to the SAFED skills. The SAFED programme has already demonstrated average fuel savings of 10.01%, average gear change reductions of 36.90%, reduced CO2 emissions and increased defensive driving skills. For further information on the scheme and eligibility please call the DfT on 0800 169 3434
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE SEEK LOCAL AUTHORITY INSIGHT AND OPINIONS
The National Audit Office, an independent body who scrutinise public spending on behalf of Parliament and are undertaking a report to Parliament on England’s ability to reach the European Union’s Landfill Directive targets for the diversion of biodegradable municipal waste from landfill, containing recommendations for the Government. In order to achieve this they are seeking to gather opinions and insights of those involved in local authority waste management through several focus groups to be held before the end of September. The NAO would like to involve local authority waste disposal and collection officers and members.
If you would like to take part in one of these groups, please contact Jeremy Gostick of the NAO at Jeremy.gostick@nao.gsi.gov.uk or on 0207 798 7271 and for further information on the National Audit Office see www.nao.org.uk
RADIOACTIVITY TO BE BROUGHT INTO CONTAMINATED LAND REGIME
Defra has issued a consultation paper on the introducing radioactivity into the contaminated land regime and will require systems to be developed for the identification of contaminated land, where land is causing exposure of radiation to human receptors. This only applies where radioactivity has arisen from substances that have been processed as part of a past practice or work activity.
See www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/epa-radioact/consultation.pdf
DEFRA SCIENCE COUNCIL SEEKS NEW MEMBERS
Defra’s science advisory council; a body to help ensure Defra’s policies are based on the best scientific evidence, are seeking 4 new members to join the advisory council. For further details of the work of the Science Advisory Committee and information on the positions available
See www.defra.gov.uk/science/how/advisory01.htm
JOB OPPORTUNITY AT CIWM ~ TECHNICAL OFFICER
A vacancy has arisen within the technical department here at CIWM. If you are that technically competent, self motivated and enthusiastic individual please send a covering letter and CV to tracy.moffatt@ciwm.co.uk. For further details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1098 the deadline for applications is August 31st.
CIWM WORKSHOP
MARKET POTENTIAL FOR LOW GRADE COMPOST
Plant Science Lecture Theatre
Tuesday 6 September 2005
This half day workshop run by CIWM’s Biological Treatment Special Interest Group is run in conjunction with r3 environmental technology ltd and University of Reading. The aim of the workshop is to determine if there is a market for low grade compost that will arise from processes like MBT, and provides initial findings from a wider research project supported with a grant from GrantScape as well as further support from Essex County Council, The Forestry Commission and the F.A Bartlett Tree Expert Company.
R3 and University of Reading are looking at potential benefits for using low grade compost and any associated hazards, alongside markets for utilising such materials. Stuart Reynolds from Norfolk Environmental Services will look at the current position for standards, Best Value, LATS and biodegradable waste, in light of Environment Agency guidance and the EU Thematic Strategy.
For the programme and registration details see: http://www.ciwm.co.uk/seminars
CIWM SEMINAR
PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES FROM EUROPE
Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9BD
Monday 31 October 2005
Perhaps the most significant challenge facing the UK waste management industry is how to divert increasing amounts of waste away from landfill. The Government, in response, has focused its attentions on “new technologies”. Using the word “new” implies these technologies are new to the world of waste management and there is a need to create new expertise and equipment. This may well be true, but already in the UK and abroad existing technology is available to take up the challenge.
This CIWM Seminar aims to uncover what technology is already at the UK’s disposal. Experts in their field will provide an overview of the range of technologies available; before existing case studies, from the UK and abroad, elaborate on the deliverability of these facilities and what they can offer in practice.
For the programme and registration details see: http://www.ciwm.co.uk/seminars
CIWM BRIEFING SESSION
YOU ARE READY FOR A VISIT AREN’T YOU?
Cheltenham & Gloucester MoatHouse
Monday 14 November 2005
The Collection, Recycling and Environmental Cleansing Special Interest Group are holding a briefing session on 14 November 2005 on health and safety. The session will cover a summary of the HSE’s work programme for the waste management industry and management systems in place in anticipation of a HSE inspection. Street Scene is an important aspect of the new Cleaner Safer Greener agenda and so health and safety for drug related litter will be a key issue. Collection and recycling health and safety and what lessons can be learnt from a fatality, to prevent further incidents will also be discussed.
For the programme and registration details see: http://www.ciwm.co.uk/seminars
CIWM 2006 CALL FOR PAPERS
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management is offering the opportunity for members and non-members alike, to contribute to its Annual Conference in 2006.
If you are interested in presenting a paper you should submit the following information on any of the subject areas listed below:
• Breaking new ground through research and development
• Making waste plans
• Making plans happen – the political realities of waste life
• How other EU partners have tackled the change agenda
• Waste treatment technologies – what they can and can’t do
• An international symposium on energy from waste
• Planning for and managing non-municipal wastes
• Policy, legal and regulatory changes
• Taking the public with us
Individuals interested in presenting a paper should submit the following:
1. A Biographical Sketch, not exceeding 200 words, including past presentational experience.
2. An abstract of 500 words or less, identifying the session in which you wish to present. You should include the title of the presentation and the presenter's name and contact details.
Visit www.ciwm.co.uk/ciwm2006 for application details. Abstracts are due by 31 August 2005.
WASTE SYMPOSIUM 2006 CALL FOR PAPERS
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management together with the University of Sheffield is inviting contributions to the 5th Annual Symposium on Waste Treatment Technologies which will run alongside CIWM 2006.
The symposium will provide a forum for discussion and development of a broadly based and common sense approach to more effective and sustainable integrated waste management systems. See www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2093 Abstracts are welcomed on various waste treatment technologies, to view the subject areas and what is required within the abstract see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2092. Abstracts are due by 30 September 2005.
EVENTFUL SCOTLAND WASTE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
The Annual Scottish Waste Conference, Exhibition and Awards Dinner are being held in the Glasgow Hilton on the 4th and 5th October 2005. The conference provides a major opportunity to hear about and debate some of the major issues being faced in Scotland. This year nominations are invited for the awards, which seek to recognise individuals and organisations making significant contributions. The closing date for nominations is 26th August. For further details about the conference and the awards see
www.eventful-scotland.org.uk/conferenceKnocking_Down_the_Barriers.htm
SARDINIA 2005 CONFERENCE
The biannual International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium programme taking place in Sardinia in October has finalised its conference programme. To see the full conference programme and to register see www.sardiniasymposium.it As members of the CIWM, who are promoting the event, you can qualify for a discount of the conference fee.
CLEANER SAFER GREENER NETWORK CONFERENCE
ENCAMS will be holding their first cleaner safer greener network conference on the 13-14th September in London. During the event the CIWM will be unveiling our latest technical publication on local environmental quality. The publication will be distributed to CIWM members with the September edition of Wastes Management.
See www.encams.org/events/main.asp?pageid=83&sub=12
SOCIETY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
The number of Chartered Environmentalists registered with the Society for the Environment passed the figure of 2000 during July, and figures for potential registrants are rising as the deadline approaches for the end of the grand-parenting period for full professional members of the founder constituent bodies. The Society is rapidly becoming a voice to be heard, and it has certainly not been a case of seeking out things to do, but rather managing expectations for what the Society can do with the limited resources at its disposal. SocEnv has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive, David Hickie who will start work on 1 September. He comes to the Society with a rich and varied background including time spent in Severn Trent Water, the Environment Agency, and English Heritage. He takes over from Tim Bines who was the Society's Acting/Part-time Chief Executive for the last year and who has now returned to concentrate on his own consultancy work. For more information on the Society
See www.socenv.org.uk/index.htm
CIWM PRESIDENT’S GOLF DAY
13TH OCTOBER, 12.00 FOR TEE OFF 1PM ONWARDS
EVENING – PRESINDENT’S DINNER
The 5th annual President’s Golf Day will take place on Thursday 13th October. The day will consist of a four-ball Stableford competition, and team and individual competitors are welcome.
Entry per team of four is £260 and includes a light lunch and presentation dinner. All proceeds will be donated to the president’s charity. Closing date for entries is the 15th September.
To obtain further information and register, please contact Lorina Charkhchi (lorina.charkhchi@ciwm.co.uk or telephone 01604 620426)
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
BOOK NOW FOR 2005 TRAINING COURSES!!
22 August ~ New Hazardous Waste Regulations
7 Sept ~ The Management of Hazardous Wastes
13 Sept ~ Leachate Monitoring
14 Sept ~Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology and Landfill
15 Sept ~Packaging Waste Regulations
** 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.
