REPUBLIC IRELAND CONSULTATION ON REGISTRATION OF WASTE BROKERS AND DEALERS
The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government have launched a public consultation on the draft Waste Management (Registration of Brokers and Dealers) 2007. The primary aim of these regulations is to provide a registration system for waste brokers and dealers who arrange shipments of waste under transfrontier shipment regulations. For more information see http://www.environ.ie/en/Publications/SIspost1707/FileDownLoad,15211,en.doc
WASTE PROTOCOLS PROJECT - BLAST FURNACE SLAG IS RE-CLASSIFIED
As part of the Waste Protocols run jointly by the Environment Agency and WRAP, the legal classification of Blast Furnace Slag (BFS) has changed from a waste to by-product. This will allow the construction industry easier access to more than 3 million tonnes of BFS produced annually. Please see http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/waste/1019330/1334884/1844839/?lang=_e
WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PROGRAMME PLANNING SYSTEM GUIDANCE
Defra’s Waste Infrastructure Delivery Programme have published guidance on Planning Systems seeking to encourage a constructive approach to waste planning. Particularly it aims to help ensure that regional spatial strategies (RSS) and local development plans conform to national planning guidance on waste. The aim is to ensure that waste infrastructure needed to deliver Defra’s Waste Strategy for England 2007 receive planning approval, while promoting best practice in the way local authorities consult stakeholders on their waste strategies. See Link:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/localauth/funding/pfi/pdf/wipd-systems-guidance.pdf
WEBSITE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTION WASTE
The Construction Resources and Waste Platform (CRWP) have launched a 'one-stop shop' website for all aspects of construction waste. This website keep the construction industry informed of industry and construction waste related policy, events, news and publications. The website also contains a searchable database on information and data relating to construction waste and resource efficiency. For more information see http://www.crwplatform.co.uk/
FREE EPP TECHNICAL COMPETENCE BRIEFING SESSION AND WORKSHOP
CIWM/WAMITAB and ESA/EUS have both submitted proposals for revised schemes for operators to demonstrate Technical Competence. On the 21st September, in conjunction with Defra, we will be holding a morning briefing session and workshop to discuss these proposals and get your views. More details and a registration form are available from http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/3272
2007 LOO OF THE YEAR AWARDS
It is the 20th Anniversary of the Loo of the Year Awards, late entries are now being accepted until the end of August. There are a range of National Awards, as well as accompanying Attendant of the Year Awards, for the cleaning staff who look after each facility. See http://www.loo.co.uk/background/index.php4 for more information
WASTEMATTERS WEBSITE
The Environment Agency have relaunched their web site www.wastematters.org.uk where business and local authorities can go to share hints, tips and best practice on waste and fly-tipping issues.
CWRM – COMMUNICATIONS IN WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
June 2007 saw the successful release of this brand new and exciting rapid communications journal. We are now calling for submissions for the September, December and March editions from a broad cross section of our industry such as professional waste managers and practioners, academic researchers and consultants. Critically, we seek to provide a rapid turn around outlet for high quality, practical research of significant interest to the national and international resource and waste management sector. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/719
CIWM 2008 – CALL FOR PAPERS
CIWM is offering the opportunity to participate in the CIWM 2008 Conference and Symposium on Waste Treatment Technologies. For further application details click here www.ciwmshow.com. Deadline for submissions is 31 August 2007.
CIWM CENTRE EVENTS
NORTHERN IRELAND NGG SITE VISIT
Tuesday 4 September 2007 at Re-Gen Waste Ltd., Newry, County Down. For further details contact Keith Patterson 08703 515178 or Gillian Stewart 02890 698793. Or click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958173
CIWM CYMRU WALES – GOLF DAY
Thursday 6 September 2007 at Parc Golf Club, Coedkernew, Newport. Click here for details
www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958122 contact Celine Anouilh 02920 210710 celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
MIDLANDS NGG ASSOCIATED EVENT & SITE VISIT
Thursday 6 September 2007 at Community Waste Ltd, Milton Keynes MRF, Buckinghamshire. The event includes presentations covering quality, co-mingled versus source separated and domestic markets and overseas processing. For further information please visit http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958174 or contact fiona@cwmrf.co.uk
EAST ANGLIA AND MIDLANDS CENTRES –
JOINT OPEN MEETING ON WASTE PLANNING AND PERMITTING
To be held Tuesday 18th September at CIWM Headquarters, Northampton. Book on-lIne at www.ciwm.co.uk/mideaopenmeeting or for further details contact andy.barker@ciwm.co.uk or click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958182
NORTH EAST CENTRE OPEN MEETING
The North East Centre are holding an Open meeting on Tuesday 18th September 2007 at The DEEP, Kingston upon Hull. The programme includes Energy from Waste as part of a sustainable waste strategy, The planning process as a partnership between the waste contractor and the waste disposal authority, Flash pyrolysis as part of the integrated waste management facility at Scarborough, The impact of national and regional energy policies on the promotion of energy from waste projects. For more information contact Mike Hibbert mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM CYMRU WALES AUTUMN OPEN MEETING
Will take place on Friday 21st September 2007 at Venue Wales, Llandudno. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958043 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE NGG SITE VISIT
Will take place on Friday 28th September 2007 at Greenwich MRF, Veolia. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958190 or contact Sarah Dickinson
T: 020 8889 6618 sarah.dickinson@haringey.gov.uk
NORTH EAST CENTRE - CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER SEMINAR
The Corporate Manslaughter Act received Royal Ascent in July 2007 and is anticipated to become law in April 2008. James Thompson a solicitor within the Safety, Health and Environment Group of Hammonds will present a seminar for the North East Centre covering certain areas of the legislation. The event will take place on the 26 September in Leeds, for more information see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958181 or contact Mike Hibbert mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND CENTRE AUTUMN OPEN MEETING
Will take place on Thursday 27th September 2007 at The Gresham Hotel, Dublin. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958189 or contact Enda Kiernan Mob: 00353 (0)866076039 sonnagh@eircom.net
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE – THE GREAT WASTE SEMINAR
The London & Southern Counties Centre has assembled a first class team of speakers to take us through the history of waste management in London from the early 19th Century right through the 20th and way beyond into what might happen in the 22nd Century. This seminar will include your opportunity to take part in an open discussion forum. The event will take place at the City of London’s new offices at Walbrook Wharf on Friday 19th October 2007. Click on the following link for details www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958023 or contact Mike Bland mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk T: 07772 621744
CIWM CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Midlands Centre Christmas Extravaganza! Friday 7 December 2007 at Copthorne Hotel, Birmingham. For details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958060 or contact Andy Barker T: 01604 620426 andy.barker@ciwm.co.uk
Welsh Centre Christmas Meeting & Dinner on Friday 7 December 2007 at Marriott Hotel, Cardiff. For details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958040 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk T: 02920 210710
London & Southern Counties Centre 50th Annual Luncheon will take place on Friday 14th December 2007 at The London Marriott Hotel, Duke Street, London. For details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958191 or contact Mike Bland T: 07772 621744 mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM EVENTS
THERMAL TREATMENT- SATISFYING DIVERSION TARGETS AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION
Monday 17 September 2007 at Hamilton House, London. For further details please visit www.ciwmconferences.com or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426.
GET YOUR ROCs OFF WITH AD!
Tuesday 25 September 2007 at Hilton National Hotel, Coventry. For further details please visit www.ciwmconferences.com or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426. For details of exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities contact jenni@compost.org.uk Tel. 0870 1603270
EVENTFUL SCOTLAND – 6TH ANNUAL SCOTTISH WASTE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 2007
20/20 VISION FOR SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
10 – 11 October 2007 at the Glasgow Hilton, Glasgow. For further details www.eventful-scotland.org.uk or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426
Book before 31st August 2007 to receive 10% discount on delegate rates
CIWM AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Wednesday 31 October 2007 at The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London. For further details please visit www.ciwmawards.com or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426
NEW TECHNOLOGIES MATTER
6 - 8 November 2007 in London. For further details please visit www.ciwmconferences.com or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426
THE COMPOSTING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE, EXHIBITION & AWARDS DINNER
BIOWASTES AND THE CARBON ECONOMY
5-6 December 2007 – Telford International Centre. For further details please visit www.compost.org.uk or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426. For details of exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities contact jenni@compost.org.uk Tel. 0870 1603270
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/c/portal/layout?p_l_id=PUB.1.6
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
4-5 Sept ~ Practical Aspects of Landfill Gas and Ground Water Monitoring
6 Sept ~ Duty of Care
11-13 Sept ~ Introduction to the Management of Wastes
18 Sept ~ Site Licensing/Exemptions from Waste Management Licensing
25th Sept ~ Environmental Management Systems and Environmental Auditing
** 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.
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
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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