TECHNICAL OFFICER POSITION
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management is looking to recruit a
new member of the Scientific and Technical team to join the department
as a Technical Officer. For details go to http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2558
TREAD CAREFULLY – NO MORE LANDFILLING TYRES
Businesses are being reminded that used tyres can no longer be sent to
landfills from 16 July 2006 when new regulations come into force across
England and Wales.
See http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/1426659
A PROPOSAL TO AMEND NON-FOSSIL FUEL OBLIGATION
CONTRACTS FOR MUNICIPAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
PROJECTS WITH COMBINED HEAT AND POWER
A limited 6 week consultation on technical changes to Non Fossil Fuel
Obligation contracts issued under rounds 4 and 5 to Municipal Industrial
Waste with Combined Heat and Power generators. Closing date 22
August 2006.
For consultation document see http://www.dti.gov.uk/files/file31915.pdf
ENERGY REVIEW RELEASED
The Government's report on the Energy Review was released on 11
July 2006. There is mention of waste and energy from waste within the
report. See http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/review/page31995.html for
details and download the report.
NEW POWERS FOR LONDON
The strategic leadership in London are boosted, as key powers for the
Greater London Authority (GLA) – the Mayor of London and London
Assembly - were announced. For further details see http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1500895 and the policy
document go to http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1500896
EXETER COURT CASE – DONNA WALKS FREE
Donna Challice, was the first person in England and Wales to be prosecuted
for allegedly putting non-recyclable waste into a green "wheelie bin" at her
home in Exeter city, she was cleared of all six allegations. See http://www.news24.com/News24/Backpage/Crime_Court/0,,2-1343-1345_1965713,00.html
COMMUNITIES HAVE CONTROL OF SERVICES
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Ruth Kelly,
set out her agenda for devolution that will see communities in control of
their services and local quality of life.
See http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1002882&
PressNoticeID=2198
HSE PUBLISHES REVAMPTED GUIDANCE TO SIMPLIFY
RISK ASSESSMENTS
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have urged businesses to
spend less time dotting ‘i’s and crossing ‘t’s and more time on putting
practical actions into effect. To help companies do this HSE has issued
a revamped risk assessment guide featuring examples that spell out,
in plain English, what is – and what is not – expected. See http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2006/e06074.htm
SPEECH BY BEN BRADSHAW TO THE BEACON COUNCIL
LEARNING EXCHANGE
The Minister was invited to talk about and highlight excellence in local
government’s waste, recycling and local environmental quality services.
For details of his speech see http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/ministers/
speeches/ben-bradshaw/bb060712.htm
DAVID MILLIBAND’S PRIORITIES FOR DEFRA
The latest position on Defra’s strategic priorities is set out in David Miliband's
July 2006 letter to the Prime Minister, setting out his view of Defra's priorities.
This is in response to Prime Minister’s letter setting out the challenges for
Milliband’s department. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/ministers/pdf/milibandtopm-l
etter060711.pdf
REGISTER OR RENEW AS A HAZARDOUS WASTE PRODUCER
Any business producing hazardous waste has a legal duty to register with
us a premises where hazardous waste is produced. Hazardous Waste
producer registrations are valid for twelve months from the date of
registration. If your premises continue to produce hazardous waste after
the initial twelve month period the registration must be renewed. You
can do this up to one month in advance of the expiry date. For details
see http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/waste/1019330/1217981/1218079/
CONSULTATION: PROPOSED INCREASE IN THE FEE FOR A
POLLUTION APPLICATION FOR SOME DRY CLEANERS
Defra want views from dry cleaning businesses and trade bodies, local
authority regulators, and any other interested parties about a proposal
to increase from £134 to £200 the application fee that existing dry
cleaners must pay under the Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC)
Regulations, with effect from 1 November 2006. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/drycleaners-pollutionfee/letter.
htm
WRAP's CAMPAIGN BOOSTS SURFACING USE IN THE
LANDSCAPING SECTOR
A WRAP marketing campaign aimed at informing the landscaping
sector of the benefits of recycled woodchip for use as an effective
surfacing solution has led to more than 11,500 tonnes of additional
material being sold in just 12 months. See http://www.wrap.org.uk
/news/wraps_1.html
WRAP REPORT PUBLISHED ON REUSING SHOPPING BAG TRIAL
A report published by WRAP details the findings from the ‘Choose to
Reuse’ bags trial which took place last Autumn. For details and
download report see http://www.wrap.org.uk/waste_minimisation/
retailer_initiative_innovation_fund/choose_to_reuse.html
RECYCLED PLASTIC PACKAGING MOVES INTO THE MAINSTREAM
Three leading high street names have demonstrated the potential to
use recycled plastic in new packaging for both food and non-food
products and have committed to using it in the future. The development
reflects increasing interest across the retail and packaging sectors in
more sustainable packaging solutions. See http://www.wrap.org.uk/waste_minimisation/retailer_initiative_
innovation_fund/news_events/news/recycled_plastic.html
CONSULTATION PAPER: SCOTTISH PLANNING POLICY SPP 6: RENEWABLE ENERGY
This consultation paper sets out the national planning policies for renewable
energy developments including waste and landfill gas technologies.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/135669/0033623.pdf
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – SARDINIA 2007
The organisers of the 11th International waste management and landfill
symposium have issued a call for abstracts on a broad spectrum of themes.
See www.sardiniasymposium.it
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
NORTH EAST – NGG SITE VISIT
Will now take place on Monday 31st July 2006 at Welbeck Landfill Site, Wakefield.
For further details visit www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1504 or
contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH EAST – OPEN MEETING
Thursday 20th July 2006 at Londonderry Garage, Londonderry, Northallerton,
North Yorkshire. The programme will focus upon “Needle stick injuries”
Ergonomics of kerbside collection containers” Training for recycling operatives
“A very brief history of SAFED and FER” and “VOSA vehicle issues” The
meeting will take place in conjunction with the Northern Waste & Load
Handling Exhibition at Londonderry Garage which will be happening on
both the 19th & 20th July 2006. Visit www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1504 for full
details or contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
SOUTH WEST OPEN MEETING & SITE VISIT
Will take place on Friday 21st July 2006 at Carymoor Environmental Centre &
Viridor’s Dimmer Site, Somerset. The morning will consist of a seminar
outlining the practical application of good waste management practices.
After lunch there will be a tour of Viridor’s Site at Dimmer. For further
details and booking form click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/146 or contact
Terry March tmarch@tmcs.info
CYMRU WALES CENTRE – GOLF DAY
Will take place on Thursday 7th September 2006 at Parc Golf Club,
Coedkernew, Newport. For further details & booking form click here
http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/164 or contact Celine Anouilh
celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM EVENT
COMPOST LIKE OUTPUTS: THIRD WORKSHOP EVENT
With only a week to ensure a place in which you will get the chance to hear
about research findings as well as characterisation of organic wastes in
land-based applications to current technical and policy needs. 21July 2006,
Reading University
See www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2567
For further details contact events@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426
ENERGY FROM WASTE SEMINAR - PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
5th & 6th September 2006 ~ London
For the full programme and to register go to: www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2349
For further details contact events@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426
NON CIWM EVENTS
IEMA WASTE UPDATE EVENT
Yorkshire and Humber Regional Event, Sheffield, 18th July 2006. See
www.iema.net or contact events@iema.net
Eventful Scotland - 5th Annual Conference Waste to Resource Management
– Making the Transition
3 & 4 October 2006 - 2 day conference and interactive indoor exhibition -
4 October 2006 - Annual Scottish Waste Management Dinner and Awards
See www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2581
The Composting Association's Annual Conference and Exhibition - Shaping the
Future of Composting: The Road to 2013
6 & 7 December 2006 – 2 day conference and exhibition - 6 December 2006 – Conference Dinner and Awards Ceremony See www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2085
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
8 Aug ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations (Sheffield)
12-14 Sept ~ An Introduction to the Management of Wastes
** 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.
