SITE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN CONSULTATION FEEDBACK
75 percent of respondents to Defra’s recent Site Waste Management Plans consultation supported the idea of such plans being legally binding. The plans aimed at reducing incidents of illegal waste disposal and improved resource efficiency in the sector require an assessment of the wastes to be produced and how this will be reused, recycling or safely disposed of. The threshold at which the requirement applies was suggested at projects with a value over 250,000 pounds, however; this is still to be finalised. See
www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/construction-sitewaste/swmp-summary-responses.pdf
CONSULTATION SUMMARY ON TACKLING STREET LITTER
Defra has issued a summary of responses received to their consultation on proposed amendments to section 93 and 94 of the EPA and the Street Litter Control Notices Order. The consultation proposed to extend provisions to allow the issuing of notices to premises where food and drink are sold and consumed to help tackle smoking related litter.
See www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/litter-epaamends/summary-responses.pdf
WEEE PROTOCOLS
CIWM (EB) has launched a new website to allow easy access to the WEEE protocols research it project managed on behalf of Defra. The site features an "online calculator" for accredited treatment facilities (ATFs) that not only works out your overall recycling efficiency but, in the case of SMW (Small Mixed WEEE), distributes the benefit of recycling/recovery rates to each WEEE Category. See www.weeeprotocol.org.uk
PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR TYRES IN IRELAND
The Republic of Ireland has introduced regulations to implement a tracking system for waste tyres. The Waste Management (tyres and waste tyres) Regulations 2007 will see the tyre industry fund a tracking scheme that will provide data on waste tyre arisings along with their final destination. See www.environ.ie/en/Environment/Waste/News/MainBody,15451,en.htm
Producer responsibility for WEEE in Ireland also continues to show increases in recycling rates, however more needs to be done in order to collect small items of WEEE.
See www.environ.ie/en/Environment/Waste/News/MainBody,15428,en.htm
SCOTTISH WASTE SUMMIT
The Scottish Government has held a waste summit to bring together local authorities, waste management companies and environmental groups to discuss future progress of waste management in Scotland. See www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/10/03132917
SCOTTISH AREA WASTE PLAN PROGRESS REPORTS
The summit comes as SEPA release annual progress reports for Area Waste Plans reporting municipal waste growth rates reducing to 1 percent growth and a MSW recycling rate of 28.4 percent, a 4 percent increase on the previous year.
See www.sepa.org.uk/news/releases/view.asp?id=591
SEPA have also launched a survey with the aim of gathering accurate information on the types and quantities of waste generated from business.
See www.sepa.org.uk/nws/data/survey/index.htm
GUIDANCE ON THE STATUS OF TIMBER AS WASTE
The Environment Agency has issued new guidance on the status of wood as waste following the work of the joint WRAP/Agency waste protocols group. Virgin timber will not be considered waste, clean non-virgin timber will remain regulated, often through exemptions while treated timber will be regulated as any other waste. See
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/waste/1019330/1334884/1721340/?lang=_e
WHY NOT JOIN A CIWM SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG)
Are you interested in joining one of our SIGs?
There are currently eight of these “learned societies” who support the Institution’s thinking and policy, coordinating technical discussion by providing a platform for debate and informed opinion. The SIGs disseminate and promote best practice in a variety of fields, suggesting solutions to challenging problems including the interpretation of legislative issues. If you would like to find out more please email technical@ciwm.co.uk or see www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/13755.pdf
PRETREATMENT OF WASTE SEMINAR
On the 26th October CIWM are holding a low cost 2 hour seminar to provide delegates with the information they need to comply with the landfill directive requirements to pre-treat waste before disposal to landfill. For more information please see www.ciwm.co.uk/education
LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF WASTE AND RESOURCES WORKSHOP
CIWM are proposing to hold a low cost workshop which will provide participants with an insight into Life Cycle Assessment. The workshop will involve some brief presentation, followed by an opportunity for each delegate to practically experience the use of the Environment Agency’s WRATE software. Case studies of previous use of the software tool will also be demonstrated to highlight the capabilities of life cycle assessment. If you are interested in attending the workshop please contact technical@ciwm.co.uk.
CWRM – COMMUNICATIONS IN WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
2007 saw the successful release of this brand new and exciting rapid communications journal. We are now calling for submissions for the next issue 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 see www.ciwmshow.com Deadline for submissions is 31 August 2007.
CIWM CENTRE EVENTS
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 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 www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958198 or contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
CYMRU WALES CENTRE SITE VISIT
Will take place on 11th October 2007 at Castle Cement Padeswood Works. For further details contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk Tel: 02920 210710
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 www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958193 or contact Mike Hibbert 01484 462785 mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH WEST CENTRE SITE VISIT
Will take place on 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
SOUTH WEST CENTRE NGG OPEN MEETING – HOT TOPICS
Will take place on Friday 19th October 2007 at ISCA Centre, Exeter. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958203 or contact Clare Moakes clare.moakes@environment-agency.gov.uk
NORTH EAST CENTRE BREAKFAST BRIEFING – PRE-TREATMENT
29th October – Middlesbrough 8.30-9.30am
See www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958244
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 www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958197 or contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
MIDLANDS CENTRE SITE VISIT
Biffa ‘Ball Mill’ and Anaerobic Digestion Site Visit Wednesday 31st October 2007 at Biffa Leicester, Hoods Close, Leicester. For further details click here http://www.biffaleicester.co.uk/about/bursom.php or contact kate.heath@hyderconsulting.com
EAST ANGLIAN CENTRE SITE VISIT
Technical site visit to Shanks, MBT plant at Frog Island MBT, Creek Way, Rainham, Essex RM13 8EN on Thursday, 1st November 2007. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958245 or contact jmcpherson@viridor-waste.co.uk
NORTH WEST CENTRE SOCIAL EVENING
Will take place on Friday 9th November 2007 at Mojo, Manchester. For further details contact Emma Potts T: 07917 333469 velspotts@yahoo.co.uk
NORTH EAST CENTRE WASTE MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND
Will take place on 9th – 11th November 2007 at the Park Inn Hotel, York. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958199 or contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
NORTHERN IRELAND CENTRE – GERMAN STUDY TOUR
Will take place on Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th November 2007 Invited by Keith Simmonite of Paladin Consultancy Services and SSI Schaefer. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958204 or contact Raymond Martin: raymond.martin@ciwm.co.uk
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE OPEN MEETING
Will take place on Thursday 22nd November 2007 at Weston House, Great Ormond Street, London. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958243 or contact Mike Bland mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk T: 07772 621744
CIWM CHRISTMAS EVENTS
North East Centre Christmas Lunch is on Friday 14 December at the Park Inn, York. For details see 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 Open 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 traditional 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
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
17 – 18 Oct ~ Practical Waste Management (Daventry)
24th Oct ~ Introduction to Waste Legislation
30th Oct ~ Contract Essentials
** 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.
DEFRA / CIWM NEW TECHNOLOGIES QUALIFICATIONS
VRQ Level 3 - Principles and Practices of Sustainable Waste Management
(5 day block) 15th - 19th October 2007 - Habern Conference Centre, Newport Pagnell
(1 day a week) 13th November - 11th December - Moor Hall Conference Centre, Maidenhead
HLA Level 4 - Waste Treatment Technologies
(5 day block) 29th October - 2nd November 2007 - Habern Conference Centre, Newport Pagnell
(1 day a week) Date TBC (January 2008)
For further information on the above courses and to book a place, please visit our web site on www.ciwm.co.uk/training/new-technologies 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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