CONTAMINATED LAND (ENGLAND) REGULATIONS 2006
These regulations come into force on Friday 4 August 2006. They consolidate,
update and replace earlier regulations from 2000 and 2001. They also provide for
land contaminated due to radioactive substances. See http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2006/20061380.htm for details. Agency welcome
changes and its new role see http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/1443357
RESPONSES TO WASTE STRATEGY REVIEW RELEASED
Defra have launched the responses made to the Waste Strategy Review and these
can be found via http://defrawaste.dialoguebydesign.net/
NEW CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS FOR 2007
Work is underway on new carriage of dangerous goods regulations for 2007. The regulations will:- Apply to all classes of dangerous goods carried by road and rail;
Apply the 2007 editions of ADR and RID; Replace 4 sets of regulations. For details
see http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_freight/documents/page/dft_freight_
611719.hcsp
CONSULTATION: EU THEMATIC STRATEGY ON THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
The consultation seeks views on the EU Thematic Strategy on the sustainable use of natural resources associated RIA. Deadline for responses is 24 October 2006. For details go to http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/natresources-eustrategy/
PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-PACKAGING WASTE AGRICULTURAL PLASTICS
DOE NI have issued a public consultation on proposals for dealing with the recovery of non-packaging plastic waste from the agricultural sector. The closing date is 27 October 2006. For details and the consultation document go to http://www.doeni.gov.uk/foi/search/details.asp?docid=3616
FLY-TIPPING BEGINS AT HOME
New data shows that fly-tipping by householders is now costing local authorities as much to clean up as waste dumped by organised waste criminals. For details see http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2006/060731a.htm Defra has therefore published a new guide illustrating some easy steps to help councils nip this form of fly-tipping in the bud. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/localenv/flytipping/index.htm for the data and report.
CONSULTATION PLANNING ADVICE NOTE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT “PLANNING WITH PEOPLE”
This consultation suggests ways to help improve community engagement within the planning process. Issued by the Scottish Executive. Closing date is 13 October 2006, see http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/07/14093848/0 for details.
VALIDATION OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The consultation proposes that there should be a core and mandatory list of national requirements for applicants to comply with in submitting a planning application, which is to be supplemented by a list of local authority requirements. For details see http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1501848
GUIDE TO STATE OF OUR ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY AND ECONOMY
Sustainable development indicators in your pocket contains the latest set of pointers to the state of the nation across a range of concerns including health, housing, jobs, crime, education and the environment, measuring progress of the UK's sustainable development strategy. For details see http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2006/060731b.htm and copy of the guide see http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/progress/documents/sdiyp2006_a6.pdf
JARGONYMS
The CIWM website has a list of acronyms and jargon used within the waste and
resource management sector, it is by no means exhaustive but we hope you find it of use. http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1952
If you have any new ones or know that some of those on the list are now obsolete please contact tracy.moffatt@ciwm.co.uk Thank you.
CBI - COMMUNITIES MUST HAVE MORE SAY OVER THEIR PUBLIC SERVICES
Public service reform in local government will only succeed if local communities are more engaged in deciding how services operate, according to the CBI. A report cites cases of street cleansing and public involvement. For details see http://www.cbi.org.uk/ndbs/press.nsf/0363c1f07c6ca12a8025671c00381cc7/b4968b
012f6eedd5802571b6004bb26f?OpenDocument for the report see http://www.cbi.org.uk/ndbs/press.nsf/0363c1f07c6ca12a8025671c00381cc7/b4968b
012f6eedd5802571b6004bb26f/$FILE/CBI%20Neighbourhoods%20Brief.pdf
REVIEW OF THE ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS REGULATION (EC) NO. 1774/2002
Defra have issued a letter to stakeholders to seek comments on the Commission’s draft proposal for amendments to the animal by-products regulation. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/by-prods/pdf/stakeholderletter-260706.pdf for letter and http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/by-prods/pdf/draftproposal.pdf
MEET THE BUYER EVENT AND INTERNATIONAL RECEPTION
UK Trade and Investment invite UK waste management and recycling companies to meet with international buyers at there Book One-to-One to One Meetings with Overseas Buyers. See www.meetthebuyer2006.co.uk contact Louise Colwell on 020 7215 4479.
CONSULTATION ON THE ENEGY EFFICIENCY COMMITMENT APRIL 2008 TO MARCH 2011
The Energy Efficiency Commitment imposes a statutory obligation upon electricity and gas suppliers to meet a target for the promotion of improvements in energy efficiency among household consumers in Great Britain through the promotion of measures such as cavity wall and loft insulation, energy efficiency light bulbs, boilers and appliances. Deadline for response is 23 October 2006. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/eec3/consultation.pdf for the paper.
PARTNERS SOUGHT FOR COMPOST TRIALS ON BROWNFIELD SITE REGENERATION
An open tender has been launched inviting brownfield site operators and their contractors to partner with WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) to establish a series of trials investigating the potential for the use of quality compost on brownfield land. For details see http://www.wrap.org.uk/news/
WRAP LAUNCHES PROJECT TO DEMONSTRATE CLOSED LOOP RECYCLING OF WEEE PLASTICS
An open tender has been launched by WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) inviting bids which will increase the use of recycled plastic materials
within the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) industry. For details go to http://www.wrap.org.uk/news/wrap_launches_18.html
LOCAL AUTHORITY FUNDING ANNOUNCED FOR FOOD WASTE COLLECTION TRIALS
Local authorities in England and Northern Ireland are being invited to submit Expressions of Interest to WRAP for funding support to introduce and run trial kerbside collections of food waste. See http://www.wrap.org.uk/news/local_authority.html for details.
FREE DESIGN SERVICES FOR COMPOSTING IN YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER
If you’re starting or expanding organic waste processing operations in the Yorkshire and Humber region Recycling Action Yorkshire (RAY) can provide you with free design services leading to detailed construction specification and drawings. This support will reduce the outlay necessary to start up or expand operations, and increase the composting capacity throughout the region. For details contact Matt Hill matt.hill@recyclingaction-yorkshire.org.uk or phone 0113 2378414 for an application form before 5 September 2006.
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
NORTH EAST CENTRE – OPEN MEETING
Will take place on Friday 1 September 2006 at Middlesbrough Teaching & Learning Centre. For details see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pdf or contact Mike Hibbert Tel: 01484 462785 mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
MIDLANDS CENTRE OPEN MEETING & SITE VISIT
Will take place on Wednesday 6 September 2006 at The Arkwright Centre, Chesterfield. 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 7 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
SCOTTISH CENTRE NEW GENERATION GROUP – SITE VISIT
A site visit has been organised to Shore Recycling's site in Perth. Shore specialise in WEEE, refrigeration and CRT recycling. The visit will take place on 12 October 2006. For more details and to book a place please go to http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2612
CIWM EVENTS
ENERGY FROM WASTE SEMINAR - PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
5 & 6 September 2006 ~ London
For the full programme and to register go to: www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2349
SAFETY V SERVICE BRIEFING SESSION
18 October 2006 ~ London
For further details contact the events team on events@ciwm.co.uk or 01604 620426
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
THE COMPOSTING ASSOCIATION: SCOTLAND ANNUAL CONFERENCE
'Composting......food for thought' will be held on 21 September 2006 at the Salutation Hotel in Perth. For more details see http://www.compost.org.uk/content/view/200/2/
EVENTFUL SCOTLAND – 5TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE WASTE TO RESOURCE MANANGEMENT – 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 EXHIBITIONS – 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
19 ~ 21 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.
