NORTHERN IRELAND WASTE STREAM INFORMATION
The Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland has released a document containing information on a number of specific waste streams to support “The Towards Resource Management Strategy”. A brief summary of key issues, future actions and further information for MSW. C&I, C&D, Agricultural, hazardous, packaging, WEEE, ELV’s, tyres and battery wastes are provided. See www.ehsni.gov.uk/pubs/publications/Annex2_2nddraft_screeen.pdf
5 MILLION MORE RECYCLING IN ENGLAND
A survey carried out by WRAP has reported that there are now 5 million more people recycling compared to 18 months ago when the “Recycle Now” campaign was launched. The survey found 57 percent of people in England were now classed as ‘committed’ recyclers, compared to 45 percent in September 2004. See www.wrap.org.uk/news/millions_more.html
OPERATIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
Defra has released a report containing details of all operational waste management facilities in England and Wales. The term co-disposal is still referred to for landfill sites as the classification of sites prior to full implementation of the Landfill Directive is provided.
See www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/wip/data/pdf/waste-facilities.pdf
A similar list for licensed facilities in Northern Ireland is also available at www.ehsni.gov.uk/pubs/publications/WebsiteLicenceApr06.pdf
ANNUAL CIWM V ENVIRONMENT AGENCY CRICKET MATCH
The annual clash of the titans Cricket match will again take place this year on Tuesday 13th June at Torbay. Anyone wishing to make themselves available for selection for the CIWM team should contact howard.robinson@enviros.com
DEFRA WIP EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAMME: ON-LINE SURVEY
Defra is undertaking a second annual on-line survey to support work on the development of materials for a new Masters module and two VRQs (in advanced waste management technologies and principles of sustainable waste management), as part of the New Technologies strand of the Waste Implementation Programme. This survey is continuing until 26th June. Respondents are asked for comments on the course subjects and their current levels of knowledge. One respondent drawn at random will win a magnum of champagne.
See www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=627222186734
SCOTTISH OPRA SCORES
SEPA has published scores for Operator Performance Assessments and Pollution Hazard Appraisals (OPRA). OPRA scores are assigned to operators in a number of regulated industries including waste management facilities.
See www.sepa.org.uk/data/opa/index.htm
DEFRA DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW
Defra have released a review of the department. The review looks at progress made by the department and also looks at Defra’s vision for the future in promoting sustainable development and the key areas of work (including sustainable consumption and production) and their interaction with key partners such as the Environment Agency.
See www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/deprep/2006/index.htm
UK TRADE AND INVESTMENT MISSIONS
The Environmental Industries Sector Unit is part of the government unit UK Trade & Investment which has responsibility for promoting the UK Environmental Industry Sector overseas. UK trade & Investment are holding a series of waste and waste related missions/seminars throughout the world. See www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/12755.doc for further details or contact Liselot Eckhardt e-mail: liselot.eckhardt@pera.com tel: +44 (0) 1664 480 076
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
NORTH WEST CENTRE – NEW GENERATION GROUPS - NEW TECHNOLOGIES SEMINAR 31st May 2006 at Bury College Business Solutions. Featuring a presentation on Autoclaving plus information and debate on other new technologies will be a key part of the seminar. For further details and on line booking see www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1350 or e-mail claire.nicoll@ciwm.co.uk
SOUTH WEST CENTRE - ICE Municipal Waste Recovery Seminar
Thursday 29th June 2006 at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy. The event is organised by The Institution of Civil Engineers Municipal Division. Click here for details www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/146
EAST ANGLIA CENTRE – OPEN MEETING
Monday 5th June 2006 at Environment Agency Central Area Office, Brampton, Huntingdon. The introduction of the new hazardous waste regulations in 2005 meant many changes for waste producers, regulators, local authorities and wastes management companies. This open meeting looks at the background to the legislation and the effects on Cambridgeshire and Augean Plc. Click here for details www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/128 or contact Clair Thomas clair.thomas@ciwm.co.uk Tel: 01604 620426
MIDLAND CENTRE SITE VISIT ~ JCB ~ 5th July
Visit to JCB World HQ, Rocester, Staffs. There will be a comprehensive site visit to the manufacturing plant to see how the equipment is produced, with networking afterwards in the Visitors Centre. Click here for further details www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/133 or e-mail clair.thomas@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM EVENT
ENERGY FROM WASTE SEMINAR - PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
5th & 6th September 2006 ~ London
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2349
For further details contact events@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426
NON CIWM EVENTS
Netherlands British Chanmber of Commerce – effective waste management strategies fact finding mision – Netherlands 27-28 June
See www.nbcc.co.uk/projects/waste/index.htm
The ESA will be holding 3 waste and health and safety seminars on the 31st May (Stoneleigh) 13th June (as part of the CIWM conference) and the 28th June in London. For further details of these seminars see www.esauk.org
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
6 June ~ Introduction to Waste Legislation
6 June ~ Duty of Care (Sheffield)
21 June ~ Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology and Landfill
22 June ~ Leachate Monitoring
** All of the above courses are held in Northampton unless stated.**
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.
WASTES AWARENESS CERTIFICATE
Courses are run throughout the year, across the country. For course details and for a list of Registered Centres please visit our website www.wasteawareness.org.uk or contact the Training Services Department on 01604 620426.
