SCOTLAND RECYCLING NEARS 25 PERCENT
Figures released by SEPA show that for the period between April 2005 and
March 2006 has shown Scotland is now recycling 24.4 percent of municipal
wastes. All Scottish Councils recycling rates are now over 10 percent. See www.sepa.org.uk/nws/data/returns.htm
SEPA has also released figures on the state of the Scottish Environment
including waste and resources information see http://www.sepa.org.uk/publications/state_of/2006/main/index.html
THE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SCOTLAND REGULATIONS
These draft regulations would ensure that the Public Participation Directive
is complied with, when the National Waste Strategy is amended. The
regulations will not apply if Strategic Environmental Assessment
procedures are followed when the National Waste Strategy is amended.
Contact: simon.stockwell@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Telephone: 0131 244 0200
ONLINE LOCAL AUTHORITY WASTE PREVENTION GUIDANCE
WRAP has launched a toolkit to provide practical guidance for waste
prevention measure at a local level. The guidance works through the business
case for waste prevention, potential waste prevention initiatives and how to measure performance of initiatives. See www.wrap.org.uk/local_authorities/toolkits_good_practice/nrwf_household_
waste_prevention_toolkit/index.html
DEFRA HAVE ON LINE TRADING AGREEMENT FOR LATS USERS
Defra commissioned consultants to provide a Model Landfill Allowance Trading
Scheme (LATS) Trading Agreement to assist local authorities in drawing up formal contracts when trading their allowances. The guidance notes and model agreement
can be found at http://lasupport.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=ViewArticle&ArticleID=254
WRAP LAUNCHES TENDER OPPORTUNITY FOR SME RECYCLING DEMONSTRATIONS
WRAP has launched an open tender, inviting bids from organisations, businesses
and local authorities who are able to replicate good practice models and provide recycling services to small and medium sized businesses (SMEs).
See http://www.wrap.org.uk/wrap_corporate/news/wrap_launches_21.html
SEPA LAUNCH THE FIRST ONLINE AUTHORISATION SYSTEM
For the first time applicants can apply for authorisations online with discounted fees.
The new Controlled Activities Regulations which came into force on 1st of April 2006 allow certain low risk water use activities to be authorised by registration; now, these can be applied for online.
See http://www.sepa.org.uk/news/releases/view.asp?id=448&y=2006
BATTERIES AND ACCUMULATORS DIRECTIVE
The new battery and accumulators directive has been developed due to the existing legislation only applying to 7% of consumer batteries that are available on the
European market containing mercury, lead and cadmium above a certain threshold.
The new directive covers all types of batteries and accumulators; it was published in
the Official European Journal on 26 September 2006. For further information see http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/topics/batteries/index.htm
INFORMATION FROM CIWM
It has been bought to our attention that a company called Setform Ltd is contacting organisations trying to gain advertisers for a 2007 planner which they claim is being sent to all members of CIWM. We wish to advise you that CIWM is not associated with this company.
The only CIWM staff members who will approach you regarding advertising are Julie
Fitt, James Stanton, Christine Bergman or Stacey Buchan.
If you have been contacted by this organisation we would like to hear from you, please contact julie.fitt@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
SCOTLAND CENTRE – NEW GENERATION GROUP SITE VISIT
Thursday 12 October 2006 at Shore Recycling, Friarton Bridge Park, Perth. For
further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/161 or contact Jenny Grant on 01382 477675 jenny@wamcal.co.uk
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND CENTRE – OPEN MEETING & SITE VISIT
Thursday 12 October 2006 at Wyeth Newbridge, Waste Water Treatment Plant. For further details and booking form contact mark Heesom on 00353 (0) 12913620 mark.heesom@greenstar.ie
NORTH EAST NEW GENERATION GROUP – SITE VISIT
Tuesday 17 October 2006 at Wincanton’s WEEE Recycling Plant in Billingham, Nr Middlesbrough. For further information and booking details contact Mike Hibbert on 01484 262785 mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
CYMRU WALES CENTRE – NORTH WALES NGG SITE VIST
Friday 20 October 2006 at Grimsby (North East Lincolnshire) Energy from Waste Facility at NEWLINCS Development Ltd. For further information and booking details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/164 or contact Celine Anouilh Tel: 02920 210710 celine.anouilh@cimw.co.uk Places are limited to 25 so book early!!
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE – NGG SITE VISIT
Friday 27 October 2006 at Aylesford Newsprint Paper Mill, Nr Maidstone, Kent. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2957972 or contact Sarah Evans on 01322 356901 sarah.evans@bexley.gov.uk
CIWM NORTH WEST NEW GENERATION GROUP UPGRADE SEMINAR
Friday 27 October 2006 at Hyde Town Hall, Hyde. Free seminar discussing the benefits and reasons to upgrade membership. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1350
or contact Emma Potts, NGG Co-ordinator velspotts@yahoo.co.uk
NORTH EAST & NORTH WEST JOINT OPEN MEETING
Wednesday 1 November 2006 at Textile House, Huddersfield. For further details contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk Tel: 01484 462785
SCOTLAND CENTRE – AUTUMN OPEN MEETING
Friday 3 November 2006 at Glasgow Caledonian University (Hamish Wood Building). The Theme will be Local Environmental Audit Management Systems (LEAMS). For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/160 or contact andrew.dickson@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH EAST CENTRE – WASTE MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND
Friday 10 November to Sunday 12 November at The Newington Hotel, York. The cost is £180, which includes, accommodation, all meals and tuition. For further details contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk Tel: 01484 462785
CIWM CENTRE CHRISTMAS EVENTS
NORTH EAST CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Will take place on Friday 1st December 2006 at The Park Inn Hotel, York. Top class
after dinner speaker and great atmosphere, all for £27 per person. For further details contact Mike Hibbert 07921 386002 mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
London Marriott, Grosvenor Square on Friday 8 December 2006. For further details
and a booking form click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/124 or e-mail mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH WEST CENTRE CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Friday 8 December 2006 at Manchester United Football Club, Old Trafford. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1350 or contact l.conway@southlakeland.gov.uk Tel: 01539 797580
MIDLANDS CENTRE CHRISTMAS LUNCH – LAST CHANCE TO RECEIVE 10%
DISCOUNT!!
Friday 15 December 2006 at the Britannia Hotel, New Street, Birmingham. For
further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/133 or e-mail kate.burditt@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM EVENTS
WEEE REGULATIONS – ARE WE READY? SEMINAR
17 October 2006 ~ Cardiff
For the full programme and to book your place, go to: www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2597
SAFETY V SERVICE BRIEFING SESSION
18 October 2006 ~ London
For the full programme and to book your place go to: www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2598
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS – SUSTAINABLE MARKETS & TRADING SEMINAR
6 November 2006 ~ Coventry
For the full programme and to book your place go to : www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/files/13297.doc
STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT – UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL SEMINAR
21 November 2006 ~ Sheffield
For further information and to register go to: www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2624
NON CIWM EVENTS
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 APPROVED EVENTS
For external events Approved by CIWM for CPD or SET purposes see: www.ciwm.co.uk/accredited_events
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
11 Oct ~ Integrated Recycling & Waste Management Operations
18-19 Oct ~ The Management of Refuse Collection and Kerbside Recycling
26 Oct ~ Introduction to Waste Legislation
31 Oct ~ Environmental Management Systems and Environmental Auditing
31Oct – 2 Nov ~ Practical Waste Management (Leicester)
** 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.
