ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING REGULATIONS COME INTO FORCE
The new Environmental Permitting Regulations come into force on Sunday 6th April in England and Wales, reducing red tape whilst protecting the environment and human health. The Environmental permits are required for industrial and waste activities which could harm human health or the environment unless they are controlled. For more information see
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/1970146/1970198/1970207/?version=1&lang=_e
In conjunction with this, changes to the demonstration of Technical Competence are proposed. CIWM and WAMITAB have proposed one of the two schemes currently being considered by Defra. Both schemes are still subject to final approval. Details of the CIWM/ WAMITAB proposal can be viewed using the following link www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/16071.pdf
NATIONAL INDICATORS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES
The Communities and Local Government have issued the summary of responses for the definitions of the national indicators. Please see http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/nationalindicator
summary
The final detailed definitions for 198 national indicators following consultation on their proposed definition has been published and can be found at http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/finalnationalindicators
A reporting mechanism has been established to ensure that data for the national indicators needs only to be collected once. The Hub has been introduced with two main aims: To reduce the burden on collecting data for local authorities. To ensure that local authorities have all the information that they need to gauge their own performance against the National Indicators. For further details see http://www.communities.gov.uk/localgovernment/performanceframeworkpartnerships
/nationalindicators/datainterchangehub/
DEFRA CONSULTATION ON METAL PACKAGING WASTE EXPORTS
Packaging waste exported out of the EU Community only counts towards recovery and recycling targets if there is sound evidence that the recovery and/or recycling operation took place under conditions broadly equivalent to those prescribed by relevant Community legislation. Defra have released a consultation looking at revising the requirements regarding evidence of broad equivalence for export reprocessing sites.
For more information see http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/metalwaste-reprocess/consultation.pdf
WALES FUNDING FOR FOOD WASTE COLLECTION
The Welsh Assembly Government has announced how much each local authority will be receiving for 2008/09 in the latest round of Sustainable Waste Management Grants. The 2008/09 allocation is up £15 million on last year and local authorities will be strongly advised to use this extra money to prepare for the separate collection and treatment of food waste. For more information see
http://new.wales.gov.uk/news/presreleasearchive/2113297/?lang=en
DEFRA CONSULTATION DRAFT SOIL STRATEGY FOR ENGLAND
Defra have released the draft soil strategy for England, it sets out the pressures on England’s soils and the priority work areas that have been identified on the basis of these pressures. It explains current policy measures which are in place to achieve sustainable soil management and then sets out some initial steps Defra intend to undertake in the next few years. Please see http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/soilstrategy/index.htm
CONSULTATION ON ECO-TOWNS LIVING A GREENER FUTURE
The Communities and Local Government have released a consultation following the short listing of the 15 locations for the next stage of the eco-towns programme. Please see
http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/housing/pdf/livinggreenerfuture for more information
DRAFT REVISED NATIONAL AND REGIONAL GUIDELINES FOR AGGREGATES PROVISION IN ENGLAND
Communities and Local Government have published a consultation on the draft revised national and regional guidelines for aggregates provision in England for 2005 to 2020. To view a copy of the consultation go to http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/draftaggregate
sconsultation.pdf
CONTAMINATED LAND CONSULTATION ON THE DEFINITION OF WASTE: DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY CODE OF PRACTICE
CL:AIRE has released a consultation on a new draft voluntary Code of Practice (CoP) which tries to answers the question of when materials are waste and when treated wastes cease to be waste. The CoP has been prepared in consultation with and including contributions from representatives from the development and remediation industries and the Environment Agency. Please see http://www.claire.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=28
SIERRA LEONE WASTE MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Do you have expertise in recycling, campaigning, collection, treatment or other aspects of waste management? Are you free for 10 days in November, if so would you like to assist with a voluntary project looking at using waste management expertise in Sierra Leone. Ten to twelve Chartered Waste Managers are being sought. If you are interested contact Stuart Henshaw at shenshaw@integrated-skills.com
CIWM PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
The Professional Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday 16 May at the National Space Centre, Leicester, sponsored by Hyder Consulting, Plastic Omnium Urban Systems Ltd and Envirocomms. Register for your free place online at www.ciwmawards.com/pma/3372
CWRM – COMMUNICATIONS IN WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
2007 saw the successful release of this 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 practitioners, 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 CENTRE EVENTS
SCOTLAND CENTRE SPECIAL WASTE SEMINAR
8 April 2008 at the Teacher Building, 14 St Enoch Square, Glasgow. The seminar will cover the current issues around Special Wastes, current UK issues on definition of waste and pre treatment requirements and special wastes. For further details see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958362 or contact Catherine Maclean Catherine.maclean@ciwm.co.uk
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE SITE VISIT
Wednesday 9 April 2008 at Integra South West ERF, Marchwood. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958363 or contact Iain Pickles iain.pickles@basingstoke.gov.uk
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND, NORTHERN IRELAND AND SCOTLAND CENTRE
- STUDY TOUR OF GERMANY
Thursday 10 April to Sunday 13 April 2008. For the Pre-Registration form click on the following link www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958296 or contact Mark Heesom for details T: 00 (353) 86 8234857
CIWM LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE AGM & OPEN MEETING
Friday 11 April 2008 at Civic Office, Sutton entitled “Change Habits! Diversion of Waste Through Awareness, Education & Persuasion” For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958365 or contact Mike Bland mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk .
CIWM CYMRU WALES CENTRE SITE VISIT
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at Bryn Compost In-Vessel Composting Plant. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958331 or contact Celine Anouilh T: 02920 210710 celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM NORTH EAST CENTRE AGM & OPEN MEETING
Friday 18 April 2008 at Nabarro, 1 South Quay, Victoria Quays, Sheffield. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958366 or contact John Skidmore Tel: 01482 395505
CIWM EAST ANGLIA CENTRE AGM & OPEN MEETING
Wednesday 23 April 2008 at Environment Agency Peterborough entitled “Legislation Update”. For further details contact John McPherson jmcpherson@viridor-waste.co.uk
CIWM SOUTH WEST CENTRE AGM & OPEN MEETING
Friday 25 April 2008 at Langford Veterinary College entitled “Delivering Change in a Changing World”. For further details contact Terry March tmarch@tmcs.info or click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958370
CIWM CYMRU WALES AGM & OPEN MEETIN
Friday 25 April 2008 at Maesmawr Hall Hotel, Caersws. “Management of Hazardous Waste” For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958346 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk T: 02920 210710
CIWM NORTH WEST CENTRE AGM & OPEN MEETIN
Friday 25 April 2008 at The Preston Hotel, Reedfield Place, Walton Summit, Preston. Entitled “Landfill Diversion: Barriers & Solutions” For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958304 or contact Claire Nicoll claire.nicoll@ciwm.co.uk T: 0161 366 1611
CIWM CYMRU WALES & ENTERPRISE IRELAND – STUDY TOUR
Monday 28 – 29 April 2008. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958347 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk T: 02920 210710
CIWM APPROVED EVENTS
For external events Approved by CIWM for CPD or SET purposes see:
www.ciwm.co.uk/accredited_events
CIWM EVENTS
CIWM HEALTH & SAFETY FORUM
Friday 25 April 2008
Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London.
www.ciwmconferences.com
REGULATING WASTE IN 2008 & BEYOND
Thursday 1 May 2008
Austin Court, Birmingham
www.ciwmconferences.com
TOWARDS CERTAINTY IN THE USE OF ORGANIC MBT OUTPUTS
Monday 19 May 2008
DBERR Conference Centre, 1 Victoria Street, London
www.ciwmconferences.com
LOCAL AUTHORITY WASTE MANAGEMENT & CLEANSING BRIEFING SESSION
Thursday 17 July 2008
Midlands, venue tbc
www.ciwmconferences.com
For further details please contact the IWMBS Ltd Operations department at events@ciwm.co.uk 01604 620426.
LOW CARBON INNOVATION EXCHANGE
This new series of unique best practice events allow delegates to share their experiences, hear case studies and develop actionable solutions to real life problems.
Tuesday 29th April 2008
Glasgow, Thistle
www.ciwm-carbonexchange.com
ISWA EVENTS
Link to ISWA’s Web site www.iswa.org
ISWA call for papers for their 2008 World Congress, see http://www.iswa2008.org/iswa/website/
ISWA ANNUAL AWARDS
The Communication awards is designed to yearly honour the ISWA members which are deemed to be particularly effective in supporting a waste communication project the deadline for submissions is the 30th of April 2008
Publication awards designated to honour the author(s) of either a publication, article or book which is deemed to be exceptional in its contribution to the field of solid waste management.
Innovation Prize, this award will be given to the Nominee judged to best represent an innovative idea, invention, product, or system that promotes sustainable waste management. The deadline for submissions is 15 July 2008
For more information see http://www.iswa.org/c/portal/layout?p_l_id=PUB.1.117
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
15 April ~ Integrated Recycling & Waste Management Operations
23-24 April ~ Practical Aspects of Landfill Gas & Groundwater Monitoring (Shrewsbury)
29 April ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations (Fully Booked)
30 April ~ Duty of Care
** 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
21st - 25th April 2008
Higher Level Award Level 4 - Waste Treatment Technologies
19th - 24th May 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.
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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