Type:
One day (non-residential) course
Location:
Northampton
Is waste legislation new to you? Do you need an introduction into the key legal requirements of managing waste? This course is an excellent first step in understanding waste legislation.
What’s in it for me?
By the end of the course you will:
• appreciate the extent of UK legislation relating to wastes
• appreciate the key issues in relation to waste definition
• understand the practical implications of duty of care and related on controls on wastes management
• be aware of the essential elements of hazardous waste controls
• recognise the implications of waste management licensing and PPC controls to the recovery and disposal of waste
Who is it for?
Those who are involved in the production, transport, handling, treatment and disposal of resources and wastes, or the regulation of those activities and who need to be aware of the relevant legislation. Also, those who are new to, or aspiring to work within a waste management role.
Structured Education & Training and CPD
This course provides 1 day towards CIWM’s Structured Education and Training programme, or 6 hours of CPD.
Cost:
CIWM & ESA Members: £330.00 plus VAT
CIWM or ESA Members: £345.00 plus VAT
Non Members: £405.00 plus VAT
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Registration:
Please click on the 'web link' at the top of this page.
Travel & Accommodation:
Why not visit www.theaa.com to plan your travel & accommodation arrangements.
Programme:
09.00 - 09.30
Registration
09.30 - 09.50
Introduction
09.50 - 10.15
Context of Waste Law and EC Influences
• Acts, Regulations and their use
• European Directives and Regulations
• Overview of impact of EU waste legislation
10.15 - 11.00
Definition of Waste
• Principles of defining waste
• The impact of case law
• Problems created and some solutions (e.g. quality protocols)
• Definition of controlled waste and related implications
• Wastes that are not ‘controlled’
11.00 - 11.20
Refreshments
11.20 - 12.00
Duty of Care
• s34 and practical requirements
• Relationship to s33
• Waste carriers and brokers
• Code of Practice and Circulars
• DoC consultation and potential future implications
12.00 - 13.00
Waste Management Licensing
• Scope of coverage of Part II EPA
• Offences
• Exemptions
• Fit and Proper Person
• Revocation / suspension
• Future and EPP
13.00 - 13.45
Lunch
13.45 - 14.30
PPC
• Principles of PPC control
• Processes covered
• PPC for landfill
• BAT and its implications
• The application process and information requirements
14.30 - 15.15
Hazardous Waste Regulations & List of Waste Regulations
• Hazardous waste definition
• Producer registration
• Mixing of wastes
• Mobile services
• Waste specific issues
15.35 - 16.30
Other Legislation and Future Developments
