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 www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2558
WEEE CONSULTATION
The DTI has issued the final consultation on the implementation of the WEEE Directive. The UK wide consultation to ensure that 4kg per head per year of WEEE is collected suggests introducing producer responsibility through producer registration, establishment of a network of designated collection facilities where national distributors will be responsible for arranging collection and onward costs among a number of other measures.
See www.dti.gov.uk/consultations/page32448.html
To submit comments for a CIWM response contact technical@ciwm.co.uk
ENGLISH LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO MISS DIVERSION TARGETS?
A report by the National Audit Office has suggested that there is a significant risk that English Local Authorities will fail to reduce the amount of biodegradable waste sent to landfill in line with Landfill Directive targets. While recycling has increased, waste arisings has overshadowed this and the report stresses the need for development (in shorter time scales) of energy from waste facilities and MBT. The report also suggests Government should focus their attention on 25 waste disposal authorities who are responsible for sending half of all MSW to landfill.
See www.nao.org.uk/pn/05-06/05061177.htm
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS
The Environment Agency has issued their annual report showing the performances of regulated business. Disposal costs for waste at all regulated companies is estimated to cost 3 billion pounds, while the total amount of waste generated jumped by a third from the previous years figures (partly explained by an increase in those regulated of 20 percent). Waste recovery stands at an all time high of 59 percent.
See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/acrobat/spotlight_e_1438268.pdf
PROPOSALS FOR NEW POWERS ON ILLEGAL WASTE ACTIVITIES IN NORTHERN IRELAND
This draft order proposes providing the Department of the Environment new powers covering the scope and penalties for the offence of the illegal disposal of waste, the cleaning-up of illegally disposed waste, the stop, search and seizure of vehicles used in committing offences and the duty of care as respects waste, including a new power to require registered waste carriers to display their authority to transport waste at a prominent position on their vehicles. The draft Order also includes a number of measures relating to district council powers to deal with waste receptacles and illegally deposited waste on land.
See www.doeni.gov.uk/epd/cons_response_forms/details.asp?docid=3604
SEPA ENFORCEMENT POLICY
SEPA has issued a draft revised enforcement policy for comment. The enforcement policy details how it will use enforcement powers and ensure a consistent approach is adopted to prosecution in order to safeguard the environment and human health.
See www.sepa.org.uk/pdf/consultation/current/enforcement/draft_policy_5.pdf
FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT ~ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
A report from the Irish EPA has identified problems encountered by their inspectors. Waste and industrial activities are seen as well regulated, however; organised flytipping and back yard burning are now significant issues for enforcement.
See www.epa.ie/NewsCentre/ReportsPublications/Miscellaneous/FileUpload,10074,en.pdf
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR C&D PROJECTS IN IRELAND
The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for the Republic of Ireland has launched a best practice document to highlight the importance of considering waste management at all stages of a construction or demolition project and provides guidance on how this can be achieved.
See www.environ.ie/doei/doeihome.nsf/0/C81CDAEBD5444069802571B9003CB739
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 CENTRE – OPEN MEETING
Will take place on Friday 1st September 2006 at Middlesbrough Teaching & Learning Centre. The meeting will focus upon; Cost effective kerbside collection & processing, axle loadings, solutions to overloading & latest legislation, green jobs from waste, port waste management – The Tees Approach & regulatory update on LATS and the ban of landfill of tyres. For full details contact Mike Hibbert Tel: 01484 462785 mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
MIDLANDS CENTRE OPEN MEETING & SITE VISIT
Will take place on Wednesday 6th September 2006 at The Arkwright Centre, Chesterfield. The meeting will focus on; contaminated land policy and strategy, the role of The Land Restoration Trust in regeneration, remediation technology & associated waste materials, new approaches to the management of contaminated soils, the definition of wastes in materials for construction and will finish with a site visit to the Avenue Coking Works, Chesterfield to see the remediation activities taking place there. For full details visit http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/133 or contact Mike Hibbert – mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
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 www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/164 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM EVENTS
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
SAFETY V SERVICE BRIEFING SESSION
18th October 2006 ~ London
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS – SUSTAINABLE MARKETS & TRADING SEMINAR
6th November 2006 ~ Coventry
For further details contact the events team on events@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426
NON CIWM EVENTS
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
WASTE 2006
19th ~ 21ST September ~ Stratford upon Avon
Waste 2006 follows the tradition established since Waste 2000 of a biennial International Conference which debates the latest strategic planning & regulatory guidance, the best applied research and the showcasing of practical and cost-effective solutions to regulatory requirements. Waste 2006 has as its core theme the implementation of the Defra waste strategy.
See www.waste2006.com
CIWM APPROVED EVENTS
For external events Approved by CIWM for CPD or SET purposes see: www.ciwm.co.uk/accredited_events
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
8 Aug ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations (Sheffield)
12-14 Sept ~ An Introduction to the Management of Wastes
19 Sept ~ Site Licensing/Exemptions from Waste Management licensing
20 Sept ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations
21 Sept ~ Duty of Care
** 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.
