STANDARD RULES PERMIT CONSULTATION
Under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (for England and Wales) set to come into force in April 2008, those operating 'low and medium risk' waste management operations will be able to apply for a standard permit. The permit will state that the operation must meet set conditions as laid out in the standard rules. This consultation sets out those conditions and guidance that may apply for 28 different waste operations.
See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/yourenv/consultations/1853050/?version=1&lang=_e
WALES MEETING LANDFILL DIVERSION TARGETS
Every local authority in Wales has met limits on the amount of biodegradable waste it can send to landfill sites. The Environment Agency Wales has produced a report in its role as monitoring authority for the Landfill Allowance Scheme. For more information see http://new.wales.gov.uk/news/presreleasearchive/1664054/?lang=en
SCOTTISH RECYCLING TARGETS ARE MET
Figures issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) show that Scotland has seen a move from around 5% recycling and composting of municipal waste to 27.1% in five years. See
http://www.sepa.org.uk/news/releases/view.asp?id=578&y=2007
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY HAZARDOUS WASTE CONSULTATION
The Environment Agency have released a consultation to revise the Hazardous Waste Technical Guidance WM2. They are proposing a revision of Appendix C14 Assessment of Hazard H14: Ecotoxicity to include additional elements of the Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (CHIP) that were previously omitted from WM2. For more information see http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/yourenv/consultations/1851854/?version=1
NLGN REPORT TACKLING THE WASTE CHALLENGE
The New Local Government Network (NLGN) has published a report entitled How can we refuse? Tackling the waste challenge. The report argues that local authorities need to look for new long-term solutions for disposal if the costs are not to be felt hard by council tax payers in the next few years. See http://www.nlgn.org.uk/public/wp-content/uploads/charging-for-rubbish-final.pdf
BIPOLYMERS NEED CAREFUL INTRODUCTION ACCORDING TO WRAP
WRAP have released a report detailing research into consumer perception to biopolymers. The research has found that most consumers are confused about the wide range of new materials emerging with 'biodegradable', 'home compostable', 'compostable' and 'degradable' all being introduced in the UK. To view the report see http://www.wrap.org.uk/downloads/Consumer_attitude_to_biopolymers_report_final_6th_Sep_07.f01359a4.pdf
CONSERVATIVE PARTY QUALITY OF LIFE REPORT
The Conservative party have published a quality of life report Blueprint for a Green Economy. The report focuses on a number of areas including waste and climate change. See http://www.qualityoflifechallenge.com/documents/fullreport-1.pdf
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 see www.ciwmshow.com. Deadline for submissions is 31 August 2007.
CIWM CENTRE EVENTS
EAST ANGLIA AND MIDLANDS CENTRES -
JOINT OPEN MEETING ON WASTE PLANNING AND PERMITTING
Tuesday 18 September at CIWM Headquarters, Northampton. Book on-line at www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958182 or for further details contact andy.barker@ciwm.co.uk or see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958182
NORTH EAST CENTRE OPEN MEETING
Tuesday 18 September 2007. Open meeting at The DEEP, Kingston upon Hull. For more information contact Mike Hibbert mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958188
SOUTH WEST NGG SITE VISIT (Peninsula NGG Group)
Tuesday 18 September 2007 at Broadpath In-Vessel Composter & Landfill Site, Uffculme, Devon. For details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958192 or contact clare.moakes@environment-agency.gov.uk
NORTH WEST CENTRE OPEN MEETING
Friday 21st September at Trafford Hall, nr Chester "Moving from Waste of Resource Management". For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1350 or contact Claire Nicoll T: 0161 366 1611 claire.nicoll@ciwm.co.uk
SCOTLAND NEW GENERATION GROUP SITE VISIT
Friday 21st September 2007 at Hitech Environmental Services in Paisley. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/3308 or contact Jenny Grant jenny@wamcal.co.uk T: 01382 477675
CIWM CYMRU WALES AUTUMN OPEN MEETING
Friday 21 September 2007 at Venue Wales, Llandudno. For further details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958043 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH EAST CENTRE - CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER SEMINAR
The North East centre are holding an seminar on Wednesday 26 September in Leeds. For more information see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958181 or contact Mike Hibbert mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE NGG SITE VISIT
Friday 28 September 2007 at Greenwich MRF, Veolia. For further details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958190 or contact Sarah Dickinson 020 8889 6618 or sarah.dickinson@haringey.gov.uk
MIDLAND CENTRE NGG SITE VISIT
Wednesday 26th September 2007 at Leicestershire County Council HHWRC, Loughborough. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958201 or contact helen.bartle@derbyshire.gov.uk
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND CENTRE AUTUMN OPEN MEETING
Thursday 27 September 2007 at The Gresham Hotel, Dublin. For further details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958189 or contact Enda Kiernan Mob: 00353 (0)866076039 sonnagh@eircom.net
SCOTLAND CENTRE NEW GENERATION GROUP SITE VISIT
Wednesday 3rd October 2007 at Glagow City Council MRF. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958202 or contact fraser.gormal@sepa.org.uk
NORTH EAST CENTRE SITE VIST
The North East centre tour of the Premier Advance Recycling Centre will take place on Wednesday 10th October 2007 in County Durham. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958196 or contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH EAST NGG QUIZ NIGHT
North East NGG are holding a quiz on Thursday 11th October 2007 at the Adelphi Pub, Leeds. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958198 or contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH EAST CENTRE STUDY TOUR
Republic of Ireland in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland will take place on 18 & 19 October 2007. For full details see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958193 or contact Mike Hibbert 01484 462785 mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH WEST CENTRE SITE VISIT
Friday 19th October 2007 at Veolia High Temperature Incinerator, Ellesmere Port. For further details contact Lindsay Reed on T: 07753 971611 lindsay.reed@mouchelparkman.com
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE - THE GREAT WASTE SEMINAR
Friday 19 October 2007. The event will take place at the City of London's new offices at Walbrook Wharf. Click on the following link for details www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958023 or contact Mike Bland mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk 07772 621744
NORTH EAST CENTRE SEMINAR
The North east centre in conjunction with UK Environmental Law are holding a seminar on REACH. This will take place on Tuesday 30th October 2007 at Pinsent Masons, Leeds. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958197 or contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH EAST CENTRE WASTE MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND
November 9-11 2007 at the Park Inn Hotel, York. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958199 or contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM CHRISTMAS EVENTS
North East Centre Christmas Lunch is on Friday 14 December at the Park Inn, York. For details see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958200 or contact Mike Hibbert mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
Midlands Centre Christmas Extravaganza! Friday 7 December 2007 at Copthorne Hotel, Birmingham. For details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958060 or contact Andy Barker on: 01604 620426 or andy.barker@ciwm.co.uk
Welsh Centre Christmas Meeting & Dinner on Friday 7 December 2007 at Marriott Hotel, Cardiff. For details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958040 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk 02920 210710
London & Southern Counties Centre 50th Annual Luncheon will take place on Friday 14 December 2007 at The London Marriott Hotel, Duke Street, London. For details see
www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958191 or contact Mike Bland 07772 621744 mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk
East Anglian Centre Technical Meeting and Christmas Lunch
Thursday 6 December in the Conference Room of the WoodGreen Animal Sanctuary, King's Bush Farm, Godmanchester. Technical meeting followed by a tradition Christmas Lunch and after lunch speaker comedian Lea Roberts. For further details see www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958065 or contact the Centre Secretary, John McPherson on 01473 836903 or Mob:07850 437644, or Mark Gibson on 01604 620426.
CIWM EVENTS
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 01604 620426. For details of exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities contact jenni@compost.org.uk 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 01604 620426
CIWM AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Wednesday 31 October 2007 at The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London. For further details or to book a table please visit www.ciwmawards.com or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk 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 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 01604 620426. For details of exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities contact jenni@compost.org.uk 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
18 Sept ~ Site Licensing/Exemptions from Waste Management Licensing
25th Sept ~ Environmental Management Systems and Environmental Auditing
26-27 Sept ~ Practical Management and Control of Landfill Gas
2 Oct ~ Integrated Recycling and Waste Management Operations
3 Oct ~ Solutions to Contaminated Land (Nottingham)
** 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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