SCOTTISH WASTE DATA
SEPA has published their annual publication providing statistics on waste management in Scotland for the year 2004. Just over 19 million tonnes of controlled waste was generated in Scotland, 15 percent of this coming from households. The recycling and composting rate for Scotland in 2004/05 was 17.5 percent.
See www.sepa.org.uk/pdf/publications/wds/wdd_6.pdf
LICENSED WASTE SITES IN NORTHERN IRELAND
The Environment and Heritage Service for Northern Ireland have published an updated list of licensed waste management sites in Northern Ireland.
See www.ehsni.gov.uk/websitelicensesdec06.pdf
FOUR MILLION EUROS FOR IRISH AUTHORITIES
The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for the Republic of Ireland has announced 4 million euros in funding for Local Authority operation of recycling facilities. The funding comes from the Environment fund established from the taxes levied on plastic bag and landfill. See www.environ.ie/doei/doeihome.nsf/0/4A3D51207D397B118025725A003CC1CE
WHY NOT JOIN A CIWM SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG)
Are you interested in joining one of our SIGs?
There are currently eight of these “learned societies” who support the Institution’s thinking and policy, coordinating technical discussion by providing a platform for debate and informed opinion. The SIGs disseminate and promote best practice in a variety of fields, suggesting solutions to challenging problems including the interpretation of legislative issues. If you would like to find out more please email technical@ciwm.co.uk or click here www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/13755.pdf
REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR WEEE
The DTI has issued a final Regulatory Impact Assessment for the WEEE Regulations that came into force on 2 January 2007 (although the Regulations will not be fully enacted until July 2007).
See www.dti.gov.uk/files/file36181.pdf
Valpak as the operator of the Distributor Take Back Scheme (DCS) for the WEEE collections are holding a series of free seminars throughout the UK for Local Authorities to find out more about how the Regulations will work for them. See www.valpak.co.uk/nav/page1540.aspx for full details.
ELV TAKE BACK KICK IN
The requirements for car manufacturers to provide a free take back system for end of life vehicles is now in force through the End of Life Vehicles (Producer Responsibility) Regulations 2005. See
www.gnn.gov.uk/environment/fullDetail.asp?ReleaseID=252780&NewsAreaID=2&NavigatedFromDepartment=False
MOVERS AND SHAKERS
CIWM journal is looking for the 10 most influential players in the waste and resource management industry over the last 12 months, individuals or organisation, so tell us who you thought was hot in 2006. We want to know who shaped the industry, who influenced the way we thought and acted and who has been a shining light? It's up to you. Email your nomination, or nominations, along with brief reasons why, to influence@ciwm.co.uk or submit your nominations through the link on the website: www.ciwm.co.uk The results will be revealed shortly in the CIWM journal.
HONOURS FOR WASTE MANAGERS
The CIWM would like to congratulate those working in waste management who featured in the New Year’s honours list. Offord Slater, formerly of the Environment Agency and active member of the CIWM received a MBE as did Recycling education officer at Cornwall county council, Richard Bower, and recycling centre attendant for Magherafelt district council in Northern Ireland, Irene Smyth.
DUTY OF CARE CONSULTATION SEMINARS
Defra are holding free to attend seminars looking at the proposals within the current consultation on Duty of Care and Waste Carrier/broker regimes. Defra are offering English waste carriers and brokers to attend a seminar on either 9th February in London or 14th February in Birmingham . Sessions for waste producers are also taking place on 2nd in Northampton and 8th February in London. Those wishing to take part should contact flytipping@defra.gsi.gov.uk stating your name, company details and your activities. Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
CIWM AWARDS
Entries are now being accepted for the CIWM 2007 Awards. For more details please see www.ciwm.co.uk/awards or contact rachel.ham@ciwm.co.uk.
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
NORTH EAST CENTRE
Tuesday 16 January 2007, site visit to Veolia ERF in Sheffield. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958015 or contact Mike Hibbert on 01484 462785 mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
WELSH CENTRE
24 January 2007 site visit – Pyrolysis/Gasification plant –- Bristol
See www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958017 for the programme and to book or contact celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk for more details
CIWM EVENTS
GETTING YOUR MESSAGE ACROSS – SEMINAR
Monday 22 January 2007 at Hamilton House, London. For further details see www.ciwm.co.uk/listings or email the events department on events@ciwm.co.uk. Tel. 01604 620426.
HAZARDOUS WASTE - AN INSPECTORS REPORT ON THE NEW REGULATORY REGIME
Monday 26 March 2007 at Hamilton House, London. For further details see www.ciwm.co.uk/listings or email the events department on events@ciwm.co.uk. Tel. 01604 620426.
MORE WASTE AS RESOURCES BY 2012
Wednesday 2 May 2007 at Hamilton House, London. For further details see www.ciwm.co.uk/listings or email the events department on events@ciwm.co.uk. Tel. 01604 620426
CIWM PRESIDENTIAL DINNER
Tuesday 13 March 2007 at One Great George Street, London
Single tickets and tables available. For further details see www.ciwm.co.uk/listings or email the events department on events@ciwm.co.uk. Tel. 01604 620426.
CIWM SPRING CONFERENCE
WASTE, RESOURCE, CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENT,
“LIVING IN A MATERIAL WORLD”
Wednesday 14 March 2007 at One Great George Street, London. For details contact the events department on events@ciwm.co.uk
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 www.iswa.org/index.php?option=com_conference&Itemid=176
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
18 Jan ~ Packaging Waste Regulations
31 Jan – 1 Feb ~ The Management of Refuse Collection and Kerbside Recycling
6-8 Feb ~ Practical waste Management
13-15 Feb ~ Introduction to the Management of Wastes – Glasgow
20 Feb ~ Contract Essentials
21 Feb ~ Introduction to Waste Legislation
22 Feb ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations
** 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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