WEEE DELAY
The DTI has announced that it is to ‘review the progress’ made in implementing the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. The Directive was required to be transposed in member states’ law by mid 2004 and a 4th consultation on the Directive is now expected in spring 2006, with the implementation set to be further delayed. The DTI have stated that any costs of new burdens placed upon Local Authorities due to the delay will be met by central government. See www.dti.gov.uk/sustainability/weee/index.htm
RECYCLING INCREASES IN WALES
Figures released by the Welsh Assembly Government have shown recycling rates in Wales have achieved 19.4%. The Welsh Assembly has set targets for Local Authorities to achieve a national recycling rate of 40% by 2010.
See www.countryside.wales.gov.uk/fe_news/news_details.asp?NewsID=524
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 2ND READING OF BATTERIES DIRECTIVE
The European Parliament had their second reading of the proposals for producer responsibility legislation for batteries. Proposals to increase the targets for collection of portable batteries were thrown out with the original targets for collection of 25% of batteries after 6 years of the Directive’s implementation and 45% after 10 years retained. The Directive will also ban batteries which exceed specified amounts of mercury and cadmium. See
www.europarl.eu.int/news/expert/infopress_page/064-3537-347-12-50-911-20051206IPR03226-13-12-2005-2005--false/default_en.htm
EFFECTS OF LANDFILL LEACHATE ON BIOMASS RESEARH
ADAS have undertaken a series of studies on the use of biomass crops on landfill sites for leachate treatment. Results show crop growth similar to that in agricultural soils with the plants using nutrients from the leachate, but not affected by potentially harmful elements of the leachate.
See www.adas.co.uk/media_files/case_studies/Landfill%20leachate.pdf or for more details and the final report contact tom.brassington@adas.co.uk
RECENT TECHNICAL REPORTS
The CIWM website has a new section called recent reports; this is where technical reports relating to the waste industry will be uploaded for access. Recent reports include those commissioned by the CIWM on waste strategy throughout Europe, reviews of workshops hosted by CIWM and Defra and an occupational functional map of the UK waste management industry.
See www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2224
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL AT THE CIWM
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/xmas
CYMRU WALES CENTRE ~ NGG MEETING
There will be a North Wales NGG Site Visit on Thursday 19th January 2006 at Cleanaway, Ellesmere Port Incineration Plant, Cheshire. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/164 or contact Celine Anouilh 02920 210710 celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
SOUTH WEST CENTRE NEW GENERATION GROUP SEMINAR & SITE VISIT
Will take place on 31st January 2006 at Bath Spa University followed by a tour of Cadbury Trebor Bassett Factory in Keynsham. Changes to rules in waste management have meant that industry will need to make changes to the way they collect and dispose of their waste. This seminar gives you an overview of the major changes to waste management legislation. Click on the following link for further details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/146 or contact Jan Hester on 01392 442159.
WASTE 2006: SUSTAINABLE WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, STRATFORD UPON AVON, 12-14 SEPTEMBER 2006.
The First Announcement and Call for Papers for the fourth biennial international conference is now available at www.waste2006.com Abstracts due by 31 January 2006
CIWM SEMINARS
PAS 100 EXCLUDED COMPOST WORKSHOP
Friday 6th January 2006 ~ Reading
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2206
DELIVERING KEY WASTE MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE – LESSONS LEARNED FROM EUROPE (FORMERLY TITLED EXPLODING THE EUROMYTHS)
12th January 2006 ~ London
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2191
THE WEEE REGULATIONS – BE PREPARED!
24th January 2006 ~ London
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2192
PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES FROM EUROPE?
7th February 2006 ~ London
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2193
CIWM WASTE STRATEGY CONFERENCE 2006
1st March 2006 ~ London
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2209
For further details on any of these events visit our website www.ciwm.co.uk/events, contact events@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
19 Jan 2006 ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations
24 Jan 2006 ~ Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology & Landfill
25 Jan 2006 ~ Leachate Monitoring
**FULL 2006 TRAINING PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE**
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.
WRAP'S ORGANIC TRAINING PROGRAMME
The second series of WRAP'S Landmark training courses is now well underway - places are still available for all of the following courses:-
Developing Organic Waste Management Strategies: Setting the Scene:
~ 24th January 2006, Midlands / 14th March 2006, South West
Successful Compost Marketing: Planning for Profit:
~ 8th February 2006, North
Improving Organic Waste Collection: Optimising Collection Schemes:
~ 7th March 2006, South East
Building Organic Waste Management Facilities: The Right Foundation:
~ 6th December 2005, South / 15th February 2006, Scotland
Improving Organic Waste Management Operations & Products:
~ 18th January 2006, Midlands / 22nd February 2006, North
Organic Waste Management for Planners & Regulators: The Complete Picture:
~ 28th February 2006, N Ireland
For further information on the courses and for a booking form please contact the CIWM training
department on 01604 620426 or book online at www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1484
