ALTERNATE WEEKLY COLLECTION
The CIWM have been busy this week in responding to numerous media enquiries surrounding the issue of Alternate Weekly Collection schemes and have been quoted in numerous national papers, radio and television. The CIWM recently produced a position statement on AWC and their implementation, and this can be found at www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/3057
The Local Government Association have also published a press release which states that councils operating an AWC often have a higher recycling rate than those collecting weekly.
See www.lga.gov.uk/PressRelease.asp?lsection=344&id=SXD6F7-A7842149&ccat=34
GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF FIXED PENALTY NOTICES
Additional guidance on the use of fixed penalty notices has been published by Defra. This guidance aims to explain some of the principles that underpin the appropriate use of ’local environmental‘ fixed penalty notices, how their use should be planned and managed, on what basis they should be issued and when they should not, and importantly, how the non-payment of fixed penalty notices should be monitored, managed and dealt with. For more information see www.defra.gov.uk/environment/localenv/legislation/cnea/fixed-penalty-guidance.pdf
AMENDMENTS TO FEES FOR WEEE EXEMPTION
Amendments that have been made to the 2006 WEEE (waste management licensing) Regulations have now come into force. The amendments mean that the initial registration fee for a paragraph 49 exemption (refurbishment/repair of specified WEEE) has increased from £295 to £495. For details see www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2007/20071085.htm
THE STRUCTURE AND OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT AND THE CHALLENGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE INQUIRY
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has launched an inquiry focussing on the adequacy of the current structure and operation of government in dealing with the challenge posed by climate change. The EAC has over the years stressed the need for effective co-operation and communication between departments of government, so that the appropriate policies are seamlessly implemented across the breadth of government activity without the contradictions and inconsistencies that sometimes occur. For more information see www.parliament.uk/parliamentary_committees/environmental_audit_
committee/eac_23_04_07.cfm
NEW GUIDANCE ON QUALITY PROTOCOL SOIL TESTING
Updated guidance on the soil testing has been published by the Composting Association, the soil testing is required for organisations seeking accreditation with the new Quality Protocol for Compost. See www.compost.org.uk/images/stories/compostwebfaqs_-_final_-_250407.pdf
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 Environment Agency's Sir John Harman, MPs Peter Ainsworth, David Howarth and Sara Eppel.
See http://www.smartregister.co.uk/events/fhg/etes2007/
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
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND CENTRE AGM & OPEN MEETING
Will take place Thursday 3rd May 2007 at Ballyogan Recycling Park, Sandyford, Dublin. Click here for details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958121 or contact Mark Heesom; mark.heesom@greenstar.ie
NORTH EAST NGG SITE VISIT TO CEMEX
CEMEX UK Operations Limited and the CIWM North East Centre invite you to visit the South Ferriby works on Wednesday 2nd May 2007 where trial are currently taking place using ‘Climafuel’ which looks like a shredded paper and consists of treated household wastes, screened paper, cardboard, wood, carpet, textiles and plastics. Click here for details www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958125
SCOTLAND CENTRE NGG SITE VISITS
9th May 2007 at Scottish Water Waste Services Composting Site at SWWS, Deerdykes Composting Site, Westfield, Cumbernauld. Click here for details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/161 or contact Jenny Grant jenny@wamcal.co.uk
10th May 2007 at J & D Wilkie, Kirriemuir. Click here for details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2986 or contact Paul Livermore plivermore@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
24th May 2007 at Dundee Energy Recycling Ltd and waste processing plant, Dundee. Click here for further details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/161 or contact Jenny Grant jenny@wamcal.co.uk
NORTH EAST CENTRE OPEN MEETING
Tuesday 15th May 2007 at Headingley Cricket Stadium, Leeds. “Innovations in Waste Management”. For further details contact Mike Hibbert, Regional Development Officer, 01484 462785 mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH EAST CENTRE FOOD FOR THOUGHT WASTE SEMINAR
Will take place on Friday 25 May at Millshaw Leeds, the seminar will examine the current waste practices, explore latest technology advances, and identify opportunities for industries and
Local Authorities to work collaboratively in achieving cost reductions and revenue gains. Click here for details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958129
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES – THE GREAT WASTE CRUISE
Will take place on Friday 6th July 2007 from Savoy Pier, Charing Cross. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958022 or contact Mike Bland 07772 621744 mike.bland@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/dataID2958053
CIWM EVENTS
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
CHECK MATE? WASTE STRATEGY SEMINAR
Monday 25 June 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
ARE WEEE SORTED?
Monday 9 July 2007 at The Crown Plaza Hotel, Birmingham. 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 (Fully Booked)
9 May ~ Duty of Care (Sheffield)
15 May ~ Contract Essentials
17 May ~ Integrated Recycling and Waste Management Operations
22-24 May ~ Practical Waste Management (Daventry)
** 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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