PERMITTING REVIEW BRAINSTORMING SESSION
The CIWM waste regulation and hazardous waste groups will be holding a brainstorming session on the 28th March to discuss the consultation on the options for creating a streamlined environmental permitting and compliance system. Any member wishing to attend the meeting to share their views and hear those of others should contact Michael.day@ciwm.co.uk for further details. The consultation document is available at www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/envpermitprog/index.htm
CHEWING GUM LITTER CAMPAIGN
Defra's Chewing Gum Action Group (of which CIWM is a member) has announced funding for 15 Local Authorities across England to help them deal with chewing gum litter. In April the fine Local Authorities can give to those dropping gum will rise to 75 pounds under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005. The Chewing Gum Action Group has also produced a good practise guide for Councils on dealing with chewing gum litter.
See www.defra.gov.uk/news/2006/060302b.htm
FIXED PENALTY NOTICES FOR LITTER OFFENCES
Defra has revealed figures for the amount of fixed penalty notices issued for litter offences. On average Local Authorities in England issued 56 fixed penalty notices, 40 percent of these remain unpaid. See www.defra.gov.uk/news/2006/060227b.htm
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK
The Resource Efficiency Knowledge Transfer Network was launched on the 1st March at the Houses of Parliament. The Resource Efficiency KTN (in alliance with NISP) will promote better use of material and energy resources by UK businesses to reduce waste and energy consumption. The network has been set up to provide knowledge transfer services across all commercial and industrial activity. For more information see www.resource-efficiency.org
BEN BRADSHAW SPEECH AT CIWM WASTE LEADERS CONFERENCE
To view a transcript of Ben Bradshaw's MP speech at the recent CIWM waste strategy conference see www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2358 The Minister also responded to a number of questions and further details of the event will be covered in forthcoming editions of Wastes Management.
MANAGEMENT OF LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE CONSULTATION
The UK Governments have issued a joint consultation on the long term management of low level radioactive wastes. Some low level radioactive wastes and very low radioactive wastes are currently disposed of in specified landfill sites and some incineration also takes place.
See www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/radioactivity-llw/index.htm
HSE ALERT
The Health and Safety Executive has issues a press release alerting the waste and recycling industry to its health and safety performance following 9 fatalities over 8 weeks.
See www.hse.gov.uk/press/2006/e06023.htm
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, lorina.charkhchi@ciwm.co.uk for further details or and a booking form
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
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. See 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
CIWM EVENTS
PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES FROM EUROPE?
22nd March 2006 ~ Perth
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2295
LOCAL AUTHORITY BRIEFING SESSION
11th May 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
CONSTRUCTION WASTE CONFERENCE
CARDIFF 22nd MARCH 2006
See www.constructingexcellence.org.uk/regions/wales/default.jsp and click on "events" for details.
ISWA BEACON CONFERENCE ON WEEE
22nd & 23rd May 2006, AMSTERDAM
See www.iswa.org/downloads/www_WEEE_Beacon.pdf
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
8 - 9 March ~ Practical Management & Control of Landfill Gas - Northampton
14 March ~ Environmental Management Systems & Environmental Auditing
21 March ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations
22 March ~ Site Licensing/Exemptions from Waste Management Licensing
4 - 5 April ~ Legislation for COTC Candidates
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 drawing to a close - limited places are still available the final course: -
Developing Organic Waste Management Strategies: Setting the Scene: 14th March 2006, South West
For further information on the course and for a booking form please contact the CIWM training department on 01604 620426 or book online at www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1484
