TRIAL TO ESTABLISH WEEE PROTOCOLS
Defra have published protocols for determinig the amount of WEEE for each category when a mixed load of WEEE is delivered to Approved Authorised Treatment Facilities. The research carried out through the CIWM EB looked at the average category breakdown from hand sorting of mixed WEEE loads derived from a number of Civic Amenity sites. See
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/topics/electrical/pdf/weee-protocol-report-070412.pdf
ECONOMIES OF SCALE – WASTE MANAGEMENT OPTIMISATION BY AEA TECHNOLOGY
Defra have issued a report examining the potential economies of scale in waste management and barriers to achieving them. The report highlights the importance of authorities sharing waste disposal facilities if the Landfill Directive targets are to be achieved. The report also suggests theoretical optimal sizes for a range of waste facility types.
See www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/localauth/pdf/economies-scale.pdf
SCOTTISH GUIDANCE ON LANDFILL ALLOWANCE SCHEME
The Scottish Executive have released guidance on the Landfill Allowance Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2005. The objective of this guidance is to ensure a smooth and transparent operation of the Landfill Allowance Scheme. See www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/175799/0049507.pdf for more information
IPPC REVIEW INTERNET CONSULTATION
In the context of the process to evaluate and review the IPPC Directive, the Commission is analysing the potential for improving the current EU legislation on industrial emissions. The questionnaire seeks your views on actions which could be taken at EU level to ensure a high level of environmental protection through the prevention and control of industrial emissions. For more information see http://ec.europa.eu/yourvoice/ipm/forms/dispatch?form=ippc
COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK
The seventh UK Compost Awareness Week will take place 6 – 12 May. The Composting Association and WRAP are keen for as many composters as possible to get involved and to raise the profile of composting in the UK. For more information see www.compostawarenessweek.org.uk/
FARMERS BEING REQUESTED TO APPLY FOR EXEMPTIONS
The Environment Agency urged farmers who are planning to register for agricultural waste exemptions to fill in their packs and send them back before the 15 May deadline when they
See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/1744523
FIXED PENALTY POWERS IN LONDON BOROUGHS
Fixed penalty levels under the London Local Authorities Act 2004 have been set by London Councils Transport and Environment Committee (TEC). They relate to specific offences under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the London Local Authorities Act 1990 and the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for noise and other nuisances, illegal street trading and flyposting. These new FPN powers are available for London borough officers to use from 1st July.
For more details see www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/doc.asp?doc=19809&cat=1027
SUSTAINAILITY LIVE
Visit CIWM on our stand F31 at ET&ES, part of Sustainabilitylive! at the NEC Birmingham from 1-3 May. Attend free seminars including Environmental Liability Directive, REACH, WEEE, RoHS, IPPC and MCERTS and see CIWM's Deputy CEO Chris Murphy chairing a debate on producer responsibility and Training Manager Claire Poole discussing skills gap. Other key speakers include: the Environmnet Agency's Sir John Harman, MPs Peter Ainsworth, David Howarth and Sara Eppel.
See www.sustainabilitylive.com/slive07/et/
FLYCAPTURE ENFORCEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME
The FlyCapture Training Programme is a national training programme developed by Defra, the Environment Agency and the Welsh Assembly Government designed for local authority enforcement staff and lawyers. The programme is now ready for delivery with the first courses initially scheduled to run at least once in each region in England and Wales in the coming months. For further details and dates please visit www.encams.org/training/flycapture.
CIWM CENTRE EVENTS
NORTHERN IRELAND CENTRE – CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
“Achieving Targets – Avoiding Fines” will take place 25-26th April 2007 at Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/3001 or contact Raymond Martin raymond.martin@ciwm.co.uk Tel: 02891 477397
MIDLANDS CENTRE OPEN MEETING & AGM
Thursday 26 April 2007 at Lichfield Council Offices, Staffs on ‘Alternate Weekly Collections’. Further information and online booking is available on www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958055 or contact Clair Thomas 01604 620426 clair.thomas@ciwm.co.uk
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES – STUDY TOUR
Wednesday 26 September 2007. In conjunction with ISWA a study tour has been arranged to include part of the 2007 ISWA Conference in Amsterdam click here for details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958098 http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958053
CIWM EVENTS
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
AN ALTERNATIVE WAY TO WASTE DIVERSION
Tuesday 15 May 2007 at The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Coventry. For further details see www.ciwm.co.uk/listings or e-mail the events department on events@ciwm.co.uk. Tel. 01604 620426
THERMAL TREATMENTS- SATISFYING DIVERSION TARGETS AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION
Monday 17 September 2007 at Hamilton House, London. For further details see www.ciwm.co.uk/listings or e-mail the events department on events@ciwm.co.uk. Tel. 01604 620426
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
1-3 May ~ An Introduction to the Management of Wastes (Leicester)
9 May ~ Duty of Care (Sheffield)
15 May ~ Contract Essentials
17 May ~ Integrated Recycling and Waste Management Operations
** 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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