PREVENTING CIGARETTE LITTER IN ENGLAND; GUIDELINES FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES
ENCAMS in conjunction with Defra have developed guidelines to provide information and resources about cigarette litter prevention. The guidelines are aimed at local authorities to help them contain and reduce cigarette litter on their land and provide guidance on forming partnerships with businesses and retailers in their area. It also encompasses education, enforcement and cleansing. For more details see www.defra.gov.uk/environment/localenv/legislation/cnea/cigarette-litter.pdf
PROTECTING AND IMPROVING IRELAND’S ENVIRONMENT- 2020 VISION
The EPA have released the third formal strategy, it sets out a long-term vision for Ireland’s environment to 2020 as well as the actions the EPA will undertake between 2007 and 2010 to achieve this vision. Goals have been set within the strategy including more efficient use of resources where waste will be prevented and minimised, with the balance safely collected, recycled or recovered. Final disposal will be completed in a way that does not harm the environment. See
www.epa.ie/NewsCentre/ReportsPublications/CorporatePublications/2020%20Vision.pdf
EU COMMUNICATION ON THE 2006 ENVIRONMENT POLICY REVIEW
A communication from the EU on the 2006 environment Policy Review has been released. The communication includes a summary of the main policy developments for the four priorities of the 6th Environment Action Programme. The communication looks at the highlights in terms of developments in resource use and its future developments. http://ec.europa.eu/environment/newprg/pdf/com_2007_195_en.pdf
AMENDMENTS TO THE REGULATORY REGIME GOVERNING LANDFILLS IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Amendments that have been made to Landfill Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 and the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 have now come into operation. The Regulations re-enact, with amendments, the waste acceptance criteria to be met by granular waste and set new waste acceptance criteria for monolithic waste, both in respect of stable non reactive waste and non-hazardous waste deposited in the same cell and waste acceptable at landfills for hazardous waste
See www.opsi.gov.uk/sr/sr2007/20070258.htm
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 delivery of the programme is being co-ordinated by Encams and CIWM. For further details and dates please visit www.encams.org/training/flycapture.
CIWM CENTRE EVENTS
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
EAST ANGLIA CENTRE – OPEN MEETING
Takes place on Friday 1st June at Schmidt UK Ltd, Peterborough. The topic for the meeting is ‘Clean Neighbourhoods Act – A Clean Sweep?’, with speakers from Encams and Local Authorities. Schmidt UK will also give a short presentation followed by practical demonstrations of their street-cleansing equipment. Please visit http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958131 for further information and bookings.
NORTH WEST CENTRE NGG SITE VISIT
To Bolton Thermal Recovery Facility on Thursday 28th June 2007. Click here for further details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1350 or contact Lindsay Reed 07753 971611 lindsay.reed@mouchelparkman.com
EAST ANGLIA CENTRE – FOOD WASTE EVENT & SITE VISIT
Make a note in your diaries that 3rd July is the great East Anglia food waste day, to be held at HotRot Composting Systems, Brandon. Morning speakers include WRAP, Bekon and HotRot, with parallel afternoon workshops including NISP, CRN and technology providers with Local Authorities and LATS specialists. There will also be a mini – exhibition and lunch and networking opportunities. Booking will be available soon, but you can register your interest with clair.thomas@ciwm.co.uk
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
9 May ~ Duty of Care (Sheffield)
10 May ~ The Management of Hazardous Waste
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.
WASTE 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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