WASTE FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE MEETING
The CIWM will be holding are inviting members to attend a meeting to discuss the
Waste Framework Directive consultation paper currently out. The ‘brainstorming’ meeting taking place on the afternoon of the 6 December will aim to hear members’ views on the proposals and produce a comprehensive response on behalf of the CIWM. Those wishing to attend should contact lorina.charkhchi@ciwm.co.uk The consultation paper is available on line at
www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/waste-directive/index.htm Written comments
are also welcome and should be sent to michael.day@ciwm.co.uk
NATIONAL FLY-TIPPING PREVENTION GROUP WEBSITE
The National Fly-tipping Prevention Group (NFTPG) brings together organisations with a common aim: to come up with solutions to the problem of fly-tipping. Chaired by the Environment Agency, its membership includes regulatory bodies, Government departments, and organisations with a wide membership of landowners and land managers such as Network Rail and the NFU. Go to http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/nftpg/
NEW GUIDE TO FLY-TIPPING FOR LANDOWNERS
The 'Tackling Fly-tipping' guide, produced by the National Fly-Tipping Prevention Group (NFTPG), aims to provide support to victims and potential victims of fly-tipping on preventing and dealing with the problem. Details at http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/acrobat/fin_1401786.pdf
OIL GUIDANCE CONSULTATION
Consultation on oil guidance issued from the Environment Agency. For full details go to http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/yourenv/consultations/1495514/?version=1&lang=_e
CLASSIFICATION AND CODING OF WASTES FROM TREATMENT FACILITIES
The Agency have issued a consultation on the guidance on classification and coding of waste from treatment facilities, following discussions with industry during June and July of this year. See http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/yourenv/consultations/1495527/?version=1&lang=_e
SOCIETY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
Soc Env is intending to launch a new website next week; it has been designed to be
user friendly as well as a greater benefit to Chartered Environmentalists.
www.socenv.org.uk
LITTER LEVELS AT FIVE YEAR LOW
Latest data from the annual survey shows that litter levels in England have fallen
5% to a five-year low, and a 45% increase in the number of local authorities issuing fines for litter as well as an improved collection rate for fines. For details go to http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2006/061102c.htm
COUNCILS USE ‘SHOCK TACTICS’ TO DEAL WITH LITTER
Council leaders are now investigating ways in which people can be made aware of
the scale of street littering. See http://www.lga.gov.uk/PressRelease.asp?lSection=0&id=SXA8EA-A783DB98
CLASSIFICATION OF INCINERATION BOTTOM ASH
Protocol for incineration bottom ash, the protocol uses a direct testing method on IBA.
It is to be used where the desktop method for classification, as outlined in WM2, indicates that there is some uncertainty regarding the validity of the results of the desktop analysis. See http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ourviews/857198/1498985/?version=1&lang=_e
WRAP CALLS FOR THAMES GATEWAY TO BE MODEL FOR CONSTRUCTION WASTE AND RECYCLING BEST PRACTICE
WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) has called for the Thames Gateway development to be a global showcase for best practice in how materials are efficiently used in construction, go to http://www.wrap.org.uk/wrap_corporate/news/wrap_calls_for.html
WASTE CHEATS BEWARE
Remember, Remember the 5 November - the Environment Agency will be on the lookout for waste cheats using bonfire night as a cover to flytip or burn waste illegally. See http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/1499647
STRONG INNOVATION, STRONG ECONOMY
Changes to create a 'relentlessly business focussed' independent organisation supporting technology and innovation were announced by Trade Secretary, Alistair Darling, see http://www.gnn.gov.uk/environment/detail.asp?ReleaseID=238834&NewsAreaID=2&NavigatedFromDepartment=False
CLIMATE CHANGE LEGISLATION
Climate change legislation will form a fundamental part of the UK’s strategy to tackle climate change and address the issues raised by the Stern Review, see http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2006/061030a.htm for details.
STERN REVIEW ON THE ECONOMICS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Sir Nicholas Stern, Head of the Government Economics Service and Adviser to the Government on the economics of climate change and development, is delighted to present his report to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the Economics of Climate Change. Details at http://hm-treasury.gov.uk./independent_reviews/stern_review_economics_climate_change/
sternreview_index.cfm
MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR ISWA – SITUATION VACANT
The present Managing Director of ISWA will be leaving her position as per 1 January 2007. The Board is seeking applications from highly motivated and experienced people to take up the position and lead the operations and development of the Association, if interested go to http://www.iswa.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=320&Itemid=27
CALL FOR PAPERS – ISWA NATIONAL CONGRESS
From 24 to 27 September 2007 the annual congress of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) takes place in Amsterdam. For details visit the website www.iswa2007.org, this gives details of submission guidelines.
PRETENDER NOTIFICATION
A notification of the HMPS call for innovative solutions and information regarding their unmet need for a zero waste prison mattress system has now been submitted for publication in the EU Official Journal. This is an opportunity for the supply chain to influence the future procurement strategy ahead of the call for tenders to be issued in 2007/8. For details go to http://procurement.hmprisonservice.gov.uk/about/procurementinitiatives/
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
NORTH EAST CENTRE AND BRITISH OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE SOCIETY EVENT
Tuesday 7 November 2006 at Assembly Rooms, Fenkle street, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The event is titled Occupational Hygiene in the Waste and Recycling Industry, for further information and booking details contact Mike Hibbert on 01484 262785 mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH WALES NGG SITE VISIT
Friday 10 November 2006 meeting and visit to Veolia Energy from Waste plant Sheffield. For full details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/164 or contact Celine.anouilh@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
SCOTLAND CENTRE – NEW GENERATION GROUP SITE VISIT
Tuesday 21 November 2006 at Nathan's Waste Savers. For further information and booking details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/scotlandngg or contact Paul Livermore Tel: 01294 541592 PLivermore@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
EAST ANGLIAN CENTRE – OPEN MEETING
Wednesday 22 November 2006 at Donarbon Ltd., Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire. The theme is working together to achieve LATS, for further details visit our website www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/128 or contact Andy Barker andy.barker@ciwm.co.uk Tel 01604 620426.
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES OPEN MEETING
Wednesday 22 November 2006 at BRE, Garston, Watford entitled “Construction & Demolition Wastes.” For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2957980 or contact mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM CENTRE CHRISTMAS EVENTS
NORTH EAST CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Friday 1 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
SOUTH WEST CHRISTMAS LUNCH & OPEN MEETING
Friday 1 December 2006 at Loch Fyne Oyster Bar Restaurant, Bristol. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2957975 or contact Terry March 0117 9778175 tmarch@tmcs.info
EAST ANGLIAN CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Thursday 7 December 2006 at The Angel Hotel, Bury St Edmunds. For further details contact Kate Burditt kate.burditt@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 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 www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1350 or contact l.conway@southlakeland.gov.uk Tel: 01539 797580
WALES CENTRE OPEN MEETING & CHRISTMAS DINNER
Friday 8 December 2006 at the Novotel Cardiff Centre Hotel, Cardiff. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/164 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk Tel: 02920 210710
SCOTLAND CENTRE CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Friday 15 December 2006 at Hamish Wood Building, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow. For further details contact andrew.dickson@ciwm.co.uk Tel: 0141 331 8412. http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/160
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 www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/133 or e-mail kate.burditt@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM EVENTS
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
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
ISWA EVENTS
Link to ISWA’s events page http://www.iswa.org/index.php?option=com_conference&Itemid=176
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
7-8 Nov ~ Underpinning Knowledge - Implications of Waste Legislation
15 Nov ~ Duty of Care
23 Nov ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations (Sheffield)
** 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 or contact the Training Services Department on 01604 620426.
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