CONSULTATION ON CREATING A STREAMLINED ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING AND COMPLIANCE SYSTEM
Defra has issued a consultation paper considering streamlining and simplifying the mechanics of the permitting and compliance systems for waste and PPC without undermining environmental protection or human health. Specific proposals include: changes to the way applications are made and determined; changes to the variation, transfer and surrender of permits; and changes to procedures for demonstrating the competence of operators.
See: http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/envpermitprog/consultdoc.pdf
Comments for inclusion in a CIWM consultation response should be sent to Michael Day: Michael.day@ciwm.co.uk
PROTOCOL FOR VERIFICATION OF PLASTIC PACKAGING RECYCLING IN THE UK
WRAP has produced a protocol to improve the operation of the PRN/PERN system and to provide confidence in the claimed level of UK plastics packaging being recycled in the UK.
See: http://www.wrap.org.uk/downloads/UKProtocolVerification
PlasticPackagingRecycling.61d2f161.pdf
CONSULTATION ON DRAFT END OF LIFE VEHICLE REGULATIONS
The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for the Republic of Ireland is consulting on draft ELV Regulations. The Regulations set out specific measures in relation to the collection, storage, treatment, dismantling, reuse and recycling of end-of-life vehicles.
See: http://www.environ.ie/DOEI/DOEIPol.nsf/wvNavView/Waste+Management?OpenDocument&Lang=#40
USE OF LANDFILL LEACHATE TO SUPPLY NUTRIENTS FOR SHORT ROTATION COPPICE ADAS has undertaken a series of studies on the use of biomass crops (Miscanthus grass and Short Rotation Coppice) 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 being affected by potentially harmful elements of the leachate.
See http://www.adas.co.uk/record/display_index.html?podlet_id=38&articl e_id=136
or for more details and the final report contact tom.brassington@adas.co.uk
SOCIETY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
The Society for the Environment has just published its second Newsletter which has been placed in the Member's Area of the CIWM website. For the latest news and plans for the future, please visit at www.ciwm.co.uk or visit the SocEnv website at www.socenv.org.uk
NEW DIRECTIONS IN WASTE ~ NGG CONFERENCE
The 7th national New Generation Group event will take place on 31st March / 1st April 2006 at the Edinburgh Training Centre. This conference will be the seventh organised by the CIWM's New Generation Groups and is aimed at young Waste Managers, those who are new to the wastes industry and those looking to develop a career in wastes management. Click here for further details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/15
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, mailto:lorina.charkhchi@ciwm.co.uk for further details or and a booking form
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
SCOTTISH CENTRE ~ PLANNING CHANGE
The Scottish Centre will be holding a meeting in Aberdeen looking at the Scottish waste planning system and delivering the facilities needed in order to meet the Scottish national waste strategy. For further information see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/160 or contact andrew.dickson@ciwm.co.uk for further information.
EAST ANGLIA OPEN MEETING & SITE VISIT
'From Tips to Household Waste Recycling Centres' will take place on 2nd March 2006 at the Environment Agency, Brampton, near Huntingdon. This is a new event and consists of a morning workshop on best practice re maximising diversion and delivering service quality followed by afternoon visits to Household Waste Recycling Centres nearby. Click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/128 for further details or email clair.thomas@ciwm.co.uk
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 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
NORTH WEST CENTRE OPEN MEETING
Will take place at Norton Priory, Runcorn on 10th March 2006 entitled "Wider Waste Issues". For details and booking form click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1350 or e-mail l.conway@southlakeland.gov.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
CIWM CYMRU WALES CENTRE - WEEE MEETING & SITE VISIT - 28TH MARCH 2006
Will take place at M Baker Recycling Ltd , St Helens, Merseyside. M Baker operate a fridge recycling plant 24hrs a day, seven days a week, processing on average 60 units per hour and have treated in excess of 1.5 million units to date. They are also now fully licensed to accept all ten categories of WEEE, making them the first fully specific WEEE Plant in the UK with plans for another. Click here for details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/164 or contact Rebecca Huck on 01248 363 872 rhuck@walesenvtrust.org.uk
HEALTH & SAFETY IN THE WASTE & RECYCLING SECTOR (SEMINARS) IN WALES
Seminars will take place on 29th March (Caernarfon), 30th March (Caerphilly) and 11th April (Aberystwyth) organised by CHERE. Click here for details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/164
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 EVENTS
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
LOCAL AUTHORITY BRIEFING SESSION
5th April 2006 ~ Loughborough
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2343
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
DEVELOPING AN IT SYSTEM FOR WASTE CARRIER REGISTRATION
The Environment Agency are holding a workshop to assist in the development and implementation of a new, strategic IT system for the registration of waste carriers. If you wish to attend this workshop, then please confirm by e-mail to Alan Owers at alan.owers@environment-agency.gov.uk
ISWA BEACON CONFERENCE ON WEEE
22nd & 23rd May 2006, AMSTERDAM
ISWA are holding a 2 day Beacon Conference on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. For the full programme and further details see: http://www.iswa.org/downloads/www_WEEE_Beacon.pdf
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
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
