CIWM POSITION STATEMENT ON ENERGY RECOVERY FROM WASTE
The CIWM position statement on energy recovery from waste will be posted on the CIWM website from Monday 13th February. The CIWM see’s this position statement as informing the inevitable debate on this matter following the impending release of the waste strategy review for England. The statement is equally valid for any areas/regions looking to implement waste strategies. See www.ciwm.co.uk
SOURCE SEGREGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND SPREADING/TREATMENT EXEMPTIONS
Following revisions to exemptions from waste management licensing last year, Defra are now consulting on two specific elements of these exemptions (England and Wales). The consultation examines the requirements within exemption 7a and 9a of schedule 3 of the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (as amended) for source segregation of waste spread or used for treatment on land. The output from MBT is specifically highlighted by the consultation.
See www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/wmlicence-sourcesegregate/index.htm
To submit comments for a CIWM response please contact tina.benfield@ciwm.co.uk
ENGAGING THE HOUSEHOLDER TO ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS
The Policy Studies Institute has produced a research paper looking at ways to influence and engage householders in taking action on environmental issues, including on waste. The measures proposed generally look at taxing inefficient products although the research argues that local authorities should be allowed to experiment with introducing variable charging for waste collection.
See www.psi.org.uk/pdf/2006/GreenLivingInitiative.pdf
FURTHER RECYCLING SUCCESS IN SCOTLAND AND WASTE PREVENTION FOCUS
The latest quarterly recycling and composting figures for the period of July-September 2005 show recycling levels at 25.1 percent. That equates to a recycling rate of 21 percent over the previous 12 months. The Scottish Executive has also released a consultation paper on a waste prevention plan for Scotland asking where attention should be focussed in order to produce greatest results.
See www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2006/02/06095615 for recycling performance data and www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/02/02131916/0 for the waste prevention action plan, which also considers introduction of direct/variable charging for householders.
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY POLICY ON FINANCIAL PROVISIONS (LANDFILL)
The Environment Agency has updates their policy on financial provisions for landfill sites. The policy allows operators to have access to the financial provisions in order to discharge their obligations rather than the provisions being available to the Environment Agency.
See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/acrobat/20_06_1283498.pdf
LANDFILL PPC APPLICATIONS IN NORTHERN IRELAND
The Environment and Heritage Service for Northern Ireland has issued a list of PPC application tranches for landfill sites. Sites have been allocated to tranches dependant upon the risk posed by the site, with those in the higher risk tranches falling into the PPC regime earliest.
See www.ehsni.gov.uk/pubs/publications/Existinglandfillsites.pdf
NORTHERN IRELAND HAZARDOUS WASTE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The Environment and Heritage Service has also released its final implementation plan for hazardous waste, detailing how it will respond to the recommendations of the Northern Ireland Hazardous Waste Forum’s action plan for hazardous waste.
See www.ehsni.gov.uk/pubs/publications/ImpPlan.pdf
EPA ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Environmental Protection Agency for the Republic of Ireland has published their annual highlights report for 2005. The reports highlights work being done to stamp out large scale illegal waste activities, while 21 percent of householders did not have access to or were using local authority waste collection services leading to increases in back yard burning of waste, illegal collection services and fly-tipping.
See www.epa.ie/NewsCentre/ReportsPublications/CorporatePublications/
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STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
DTI has released a new consultation titled ‘Draft Strategy for Sustainable Construction. The Consultation is aimed at building design, new construction methods, improved energy systems and waste minimisation. It argues for minimising waste through design and introducing benchmarking and sharing good practice.
See http://www.dti.gov.uk/construction/sustain/sustaincon.pdf
EAST MIDLANDS REGIONAL WASTE STRATEGY
The East Midlands Regional Assembly has released a waste strategy for the region. The East Midlands produces over 25 million tonnes of waste each year, with growth in waste arisings expected to continue. The strategy aims to halt waste growth in the region and ensure sufficient non landfill waste management options are in place to deal with this.
See www.emra.gov.uk/waste/Documents/RWSfinal_Jan06.pdf
CIWM PRESIDENT’S GOLF DAY
The President’s golf day will take place on April 25th. This will be a four ball stableford competition. The cost per team of four will be £260 or for an individual player £65. This includes a light lunch, green fees and presentation dinner. Contact Lorina Charkhchi: 01604 620426 ext 211, lorina.charkhchi@ciwm.co.uk for further details or and a booking form
CIWM GREEN PAGES
The CIWM web site now contains an on-line directory for those offering waste services. Companies can register their service free of charge for a basic entry or upgrade to a bronze, silver or gold package. CIWM Affiliated organisations are entitled to a free upgrade to the Gold entry. See www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/445
CIWM AWARDS
Entries are now being accepted for the CIWM 2006 Awards: the J Sumner Award, the J C Dawes Bursary, the PEEL Peoples Cup, the International Members Award, and Innovative Practice in Wastes Management and Resource Recovery. For more details please see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/171 or contact rachel.ham@ciwm.co.uk.
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
NORTHERN IRELAND CENTRE
The Northern Ireland Centre will be holding a 25th Anniversary Charity Dinner at Belfast Castle on 23rd February 2006. Click here for details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/151
NORTH EAST (YORKS & HUMBER) NEW GENERATION GROUP
There will be a site visit to Coca Cola Enterprises Ltd., Wakefield on Wednesday 8th March 2006. The Wakefield manufacturing plant employs over 500 people and leads the way in innovation and quality. Every minute of every day up to 6,000 cans and 1,650 bottles of soft drinks are produced. The site is also home to the fastest 2-litre bottling line in the world. Click here for further details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1504 or contact Mike Hibbert, Regional Development Officer mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk to book a place.
EAST ANGLIA CENTRE
A membership upgrade workshop is being held on Thursday 9th March at 1pm at the offices of Norfolk County Council, Norwich. The short workshop is intended for any member who is interested in becoming a Chartered Waste Manager, whatever class of membership they currently hold. For further information see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/128 or contact clair.thomas@ciwm.co.uk
MIDLANDS CENTRE
Members are warmly invited to the first-ever Spring Ball black tie networking event to be held on Friday 19th May at 7pm at the Ramada Jarvis, Leicester. There will be a 3-course meal, dancing to a live band and a charity draw. High profile sponsorship opportunities are available for companies wishing to contribute to the event and further information is available from Clair Thomas, Regional Development Officer on 01604 620426 or clair.thomas@ciwm.co.uk
HEALTHCARE WASTE MANAGEMENT IN WALES
The CIWM and Environment Agency Wales will be holding a free to attend seminar looking at healthcare waste management in Wales following changes to hazardous waste regulations and the recent safe management of healthcare waste consultation. The meeting will take place on the 29th March 2006 in Cardiff. For more details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/164 or contact celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
VOLUNTARY TREASURERS ROLE – The CIWM North West Centre are looking for a volunteer to take over the Treasurers role for the Centre, from April this year. The work would involve managing the Centre finances, producing regular reports for council meetings and HQ and attending Centre Council meetings – approximately 6 per year. Estimated time involved is around 8 hours per month, although this does vary depending on events being held in the region. Anyone interested should be a CIWM member and live in the NW region. Please contact Sian Fisher – Centre Chair on 01772 731833 or sian@catalystwaste.co.uk
CIWM SEMINARS
PRESIDENTIAL DINNER
28th February 2006 ~ London
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2312
CIWM WASTE STRATEGY CONFERENCE 2006
1st March 2006 ~ London
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2209
PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES FROM EUROPE?
22nd March 2006 ~ Perth
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2295
For further details on any of these events visit our website www.ciwm.co.uk/events, contact events@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426
NON CIWM EVENTS
THE WEED AND PEST CONTROL CHALLENGE CONFERENCE
The Amenity Forum (of which CIWM is a member) is holding an event on 1 March 2006 in Edgbaston. See www.lantra-awards.co.uk/documents/AttachmentB_002.pdf for details.
DEFRA SUPPORTER PROGRAMME
Defra supporter programme 3 day training course – extra dates added in West Midlands, Leeds, Manchester and London. Places remaining on the Nottingham course on the 16018 May. Contact 0870 240 9894 for further details.
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
20 Feb 2006 ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations
21-23 Feb 2006 ~ Introduction to the Management of Wastes
21 Feb 2006 ~ Introduction to Waste Legislation
**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:
14th March 2006, South West
Improving Organic Waste Collection: Optimising Collection Schemes:
~ 7th March 2006, South East
Building Organic Waste Management Facilities: The Right Foundation:
~15th February 2006, N. Ireland
Improving Organic Waste Management Operations & Products:
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
