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10 October 2007 - 19 March 2009
LARAC/Defra Training Workshops - Waste Treatment Technologies and their Implications for Waste Collection
Various Locations below
Following on from the highly successful New Technologies Training course that formed part of Defra’s New Technologies Supporter Programme, Enviros Consulting, on behalf of LARAC, is now offering a thoroughly comprehensive training programme which examines the implications of the use of these New Technologies on the activities of the Collection Authority.
Combining practical management theory and principles with a well established style of delivery, this training programme focuses on the implications of new waste treatment technologies for Waste Collection Authorities.
The course is FREE to local authorities in
England
and is delivered over 2 consecutive days and comprises 6 key units: Roles, responsibilities and drivers; WCA influence on residual waste; Partnership, strategy and planning; Technologies that treat residual waste; Cost, Finance and Bankability; Impact on LATs.
This course is a must for anyone in a local authority who will play a role in the decision making process for implementing waste technologies in their region.
24 – 25 Sept 08
London
15 – 16 Oct 08 South West
26 – 27 Nov 08 Yorkshire &
Humber
11 – 12 Feb 09
West Midlands
18 – 19 Mar 09 Warwickshire
For more information or to register interest please click here
e laracwastetech@enviros.comFor further information and a course outline please visit:
30 June 2008 - 1 July 2008
Tackling Waste 2008 - A Resource Efficiency KTN and WARMNET Conference for
Postgraduate
Research
Students
University
of
Nottingham
Jubilee Campus
The overall theme for the event is decoupling economic growth from environmental impact in products and processes; addressing the unsustainable use of resources and breaking the link between economic growth, the waste of resources and adverse environmental impact.
Both days will feature crossover presentations reviewing key academic and industrial priorities, with part of the programme on both days being webcast live to an additional internet audience. The programme includes senior speakers from the following organisations: United Nations Environment Programme; European Commission, Environment Directorate-General; Technology Strategy Board; Defra; EPSRC as well as a series of presentations by industrial and academic speakers demonstrating the latest innovations and research findings.
A drinks reception and networking event will take place immediately after the conclusion of the afternoon presentation sessions on the first day. The Conference Dinner will be held later in the evening at the
University
of
Nottingham
, and we are delighted to have secured Guy Browning, one of the countries top humorous writers, as after-dinner speaker.
(Much reduced rates compared to last year!)
Register for the event here
For more information also visit:
e tacklingwaste@northampton.ac.uk
w www.warmnet.org.uk
1 July 2008
WRAP - Recycle Now Design Course
London
One-day course, fully funded by WRAP. This course aims to enable delegates to improve the overall design, development and cost efficiency of local authority waste and recycling communications.
For further information follow this link: http://www.wrap.org.uk/local_authorities/training/index.html
e training@wrap.org.uk
1 July 2008
Improving the quality of recycled material
London
As recycling rates grow the focus moves more and more from quantity to quality. Increasing quality levels not only helps authorities to meet recycling targets and divert more waste from landfill, but can help to drive more sustainable long-term domestic and international markets. Although the reasoning behind pushing for quality is becoming clearer there are still many questions concerning how to do it. Is producing a quality output solely dependent on a quality input? What technologies are available to improving quality at the sorting and reprocessing stages? Can high quality levels be reached from co-mingled collections? Featured speakers include: Liz Goodwin, WRAP; Joy Blizzard, Shropshire Waste Partnership & LARAC; Mike Brown, Peterborough City Council; John Woodruff, London Borough of Bromley; Chris Dow, Closed Loop Recycling and Dr Jon Pickering, Organic Resource Agency.
Are source separated collections the only true way to drive quality?
To answer these and a host of other questions, MRW is delighted to announce its 'Improving the quality of recycled material' conference.
For the full programme and to register please visit
www.qualityinrecycling.co.uk
t 0845 0567 2443
e mrwconferences@emap.com
1 July 2008 10:00-15:00
Waste Reduction Schemes: is bin tax the answer?
Central London
Household waste is a controversial subject. Attempts by local authorities to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill have proved to be amongst the most popular and unpopular actions taken by councils. Getting it right really matters. This event will help waste practitioners to consider and decide the best potential Waste Reduction Scheme for their area.
Those attending will be given an overview from Defra about the pertinent legislation changes in the Climate Change Bill currently going through the House of Commons. This will be followed by a discussion led by Jeff Cooper, President of the Chartered Institute of Waste Management and a workshop about using financial incentives to reduce household waste.
There will also be three case studies from local authorities who have trialed waste incentive schemes. Rates: LGiU affiliated organisations: £150.00; Non members: £250.00.
If you would like to attend, please see the link below for full programme details and a booking form.
Please click here to download a pdf flyer and booking form
1-3 July 2008
WRAP Recycling Managers Training Course - Phase 1
North West
3-day residential course fully funded by WRAP. This course aims to enable delegates to deliver and promote cost-effecitve recycling systems to collect and sort materials (from the muinicpal waste stream) that meet end market requirements. Aimed at recycling officers and managers. Staff from not-for-profit/community organisations or private waste management companies who are working with local authorities on recycling schemes are also eligible.
For more information visit:
w www.wrap.org..uk/la
e training@wrap.org.uk
2 July 2008
NHHWF summer 2008 seminar - Spotlight on HHW Treatment"
The Manufacturing Institute,
Manchester
There will be the opportunity to visit Mercury Recycling's lamp recycling facility and hear presentations from: BERR giving a WEEE update and information on the consumer awareness campaign; Global Renewables on the impact of HHW on Mechanical Biological Treatment; Veolia on the practicalities of transporting HHW; West Sussex County Council on accepting SME wastes at Household Waste Recycling
Free to NHHWF members.
For more information and to download the programme and booking form click here.
3 July 2008
The Composting Association: Turning Food waste into profit – One day seminar
Norfolk
Sponsored by HotRot Composting Systems. In response to the popular demand for the event held last year at HotRot’s Brandon site in Norfolk, The Composting Association are organising a similar event to promote the further development of food waste treatment. As the push for achieving LATS targets comes ever closer, NOW is the time to find out what you need to be doing to maximise your diversion and take advantage of the many opportunities which exist within the East of England. The day will be examining the recent Eunomia report which provides an insight into biowaste arisings in the East of England and how these can be best exploited. In addition, a detailed look at how you can select the most appropriate technology to match your input specification and what impact this has on both the operating and capital costs of the selected option. We will also be hearing from a Local Authority who has experience of operating a separate food waste collection scheme and overcoming all the barriers that this has presented along the way.
The afternoon will provide the opportunity for delegates to be involved in a number of interactive workshops including NISP, which will be operating a speed dating service between waste producers and processors. Renewables East will also be letting you know what assistance is available and there will also be the opportunity to see a small scale composter in action and a range of depackaging solutions the latter becoming an essential requirement if processors are to start taking in commercial food waste streams.
Following on from this, a visit to Greenview Composting in vessel facility at Lackford will be organised with transport provided. This site, as well as operating an
ABP
compliant process will be demonstrating their novel outdoor aeration system for the maturation stage of the composting process.
For more information on attending this event, please contact Leah:- –
t 08701 603270
e leah@compost.org.uk
w www.compost.org.uk
Please click here to download a pdf flyer and booking form
3rd July 2008
Complying with the Batteries Directive - Know your responsibilities and prepare for implementation
London
MRW conference with lead speakers from Defra, the Environment Agency, WRAP and G&P Batteries. Defra and the EA will elaborate on roles and responsibilities under the Directive, WRAP and G&P Batteries will iform on the work they are doing to raise awareness amongst consumers and businesses. Meet the people that will help you comply with the requirements of the Directive.
For more information and to register:
t 0845 056 243
e mrwconferences@emap.com
w www.batteriesdirective.co.uk
7 July 2008
RRF Conference: Alternate Weekly Collection (AWC) Services
London
With New research by Ipsos Mori and case study experiences this one day event by the Resource Recovery Forum and Ipsos Mori takes a detailed look at the differing attitudes towards the fortnightly collection of residual waste, including: What makes AWC work well; What residents really believe about necessary service provision; How opposition to AWC can be assuaged and How a local authority can implement effective, workable AWC schemes.
The event will hear from experts in the field, with case studies from local authorities where AWC systems are alive and well. There will be opportunities to discuss all relevant issues, meet with policy-makers, practitioners and advisers to discuss the merits and potential pitfalls of going down the path of fortnightly waste collection.
For more information and booking contact:
e info@resourcesnotwaste.org
w www.resourcesnotwaste.org
8-9 July 2008
WRAP Waste Prevention Course
London
1.5 day course fully funded by WRAP. This course aims to enable delegates to develop waste prevention strategies, design and implement campaigns to minimise household waste arisings.
For further information and a course outline follow this link: http://www.wrap.org.uk/local_authorities/training/index.html
e training@wrap.org.uk
8-9 July 2008
Communication and Behavioural Change for Waste and Recycling
Robinson College, Cambridge
Course Leader: Stephen Bates, Director of Communications, EnviroComms, and speakers from Hyder Consulting, Rother District Council and Ekay Advertising Agency. This two-day training course is a back-to-basics event which will look at ways of communicating effectively with the public to raise awareness, it will focus on all aspects of communication that drive behavioural change in recycling and waste management processes.
For more information and to register go to:
t 0845 056 2443
F 0207 728 5299
e mrwconferences@emap.com
w www.recyclingcomms.co.uk
9 July 2008
LARAC/WLGA/WAG Seminar: The Role of Education and Awareness in Achieving Targets
Caersws
A regular feature in the Welsh calendar for the past few years, this year's free seminar will focus on issues surrounding educating and awareness-raising amongst the public and how this will contribute towards achieving the high targets set for Welsh local authorities by the Welsh Assembly Government.
For more information click here.
9 July 2008
Compost Site Managers - Joint workshops - Odour management
Midlands
Compost site managers - Complaints from your neighbours about smells? Unsure how to manage and minimize odours? Confused about who regulates what?
We are running four free workshops for compost site managers to meet together with the regulator and trade body to discuss odours and how to minimise them and also consider how to work effectively with local communities on this issue.
The regional workshops, with locations to be confirmed, will be:
Midlands
– 9 July
Anglian – 9 September
Wales
– 11 September
North West
– 23 September
To make sure of your place email cath.brooks@environment-agency.gov.uk stating which event you would like to attend.
10 July 2008
Energy from Waste in Wales 2008 - The Route to Renewable Energy
All Nations Centre, Cardiff
As traditional fossil fuels become scarcer and climate change ad landfill tax major concerns, the move towards a sustainable renewable society is now a necessity. Wales is determined to address this situation and with Govenrment, Local Authorities and population working together it is hoped to achieve recycling rates of 70% and an ultimate goal of self-sufficiency in renewable energy. The managment of residual waste is critical to achieving these targets and this conference is designed to showcase the latest technolgoiies, discuss the current planning and financing issues, explain government strategy and provide a stage for questions and debate among all interested parties in the waste industry. Special LA rates apply.
For more information and to register contact Recycling and Waste World Conferences:
t 01722 716 997
f 01722 716 926
w www.recyclingwasteworld.co.uk/conferences
15-18 July 2008
Recycling Managers Training Course - Phase 2
Southampton
Fully funded by WRAP this is a 4-day residential course. it is targeted at individuals who already have experience in some aspects of recycling service delivery, operations and/or communications, but are now seeking to move into a strategic role that requires an understanding of the relationship between the different elements and how they need to be integrated to effectively deliver recycling services.
For further information and a course outline please follow this link: http://www.wrap.org.uk/local_authorities/training/index.html
e training@wrap.org.uk
16-17 July 2008
WRAP Recycling in Schools Course
Birmingham
1.5 day course fully funded by WRAP. This course aims to enable delegates to provide advice on the range of options / strategies for recycling collection schemes in schools; and to plan and implement recycling collection schemes for schools.
For further information and a course outline please visit:
http://wrap.org.uk/local_authorities/training/index.html
e training@wrap.org.uk
24 July 2008 - 09:30 - 16:00
Towards a Low Carbon Economy: Renewable Energy in the Public Sector
Kingsway Hall Hotel -
London
"Local authorities have a vital role to play in tackling climate change through local leadership and service delivery. They need to look beyond their own estates and operations - important though these are - for opportunities to cut carbon, and work with people and businesses in their area to inspire change across the whole community."
Phil Woolas MP, Environment Minister, Defra, 11 March 2008.
Speakers at this event will discuss policies, strategies and concrete initiatives both to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.
If you are interested in attending this event please click the following link: http://insidegovernment.msgfocus.com/c/11moeItOMBiBSPBd.
Places are limited and early booking is therefore advisable.
30 July 2008
Waste Watch – Community Engagement Training
Gwynedd
This course is led by our experienced outreach team and provides Recycling Officers with the skills they need to run successful outreach campaigns to engage different members of the community. The training will equip recycling professionals with tools proven to engage the public and bring about behaviour change. Cost: £250 plus VAT
For further details please contact Lauren
elauren.prince@wastewatch.org.uk
t 0207 5490 321
31 July 2008 - 09:30 - 16:00
The Waste Strategy for England 2007: The Vision for Sustainable Waste Management
Westminster - London
Government, business, retailers and industry all have a part to play in tackling the challenges of reducing waste and recycle more, making better use of resources and helping to tackle climate change.
Speakers to include:
- Joan Ruddock MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Climate Change, Biodiversity and Waste, Defra (invited); Cllr Ian Mearns, Deputy Leader, Gateshead MBC, Vice-chair, Environment Board, Local Government Association (LGA); Bryn Griffiths, Assistant Director, Environmental Services, Suffolk County Council; Kit Strange, Secretary General, Association of Cities and Regions for Recycling and Sustainable Resource Management (ACR+); Dr Michael Warhurst, Senior Waste Campaigner, Friends of the Earth; Giorgia Iacopini, Researcher, New Local Government Network (NLGN); - Graham Randles, Programme Manager, Mayor of London's Green Procurement Code.
This event will look at changing attitudes towards waste management and recycling behaviour through best practice case-studies of partnership working.
If you are interested in attending the above event please click the following link: http://insidegovernment.msgfocus.com/c/11HRRxJzLsiSYcSm.
Places are limited and early booking is therefore advisable.
19 August 2008
Westminster Briefing - “Implementing Measures to Improve Business Recycling Rates Locally”
Hosted by The House Magazine in
Westminster
The Waste Strategy for England 2007 introduced a variety of measures to improve recycling rates and minimise waste. Whilst the possibility of ‘removing the ban on local authorities introducing household financial incentives for waste reduction and recycling’ has received the majority of media attention, developing new incentives to improve business recycling must remain a priority.
As part of the Effective Waste Management series, this Westminster Briefing will allow participants to consider and share best practice solutions as to how to improve business waste collection and recycling rates for the benefit of the local and wider community. Key issues to be examined include: What potential powers would enable councils to further incentivise local businesses to recycle? What effect does the Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme (LATS) have on councils’ ability to offer a competitive business recycling service? How best to negotiate with contractors to offer improved business recycling services and what are the best solutions to problems that commonly arise? What will be the effect of the end of the BREW Programme and Defra’s change in focus to “providing the necessary evidence to encourage businesses to change behaviour”? What non-financial incentives are available to encourage local businesses to recycle more? What are councils’ obligations regarding the collection of “schedule 2” waste from schools, hospitals, prisons, etc? How to ensure a strategic approach which promotes the minimisation of waste, encourages reuse of materials, incentivises recycling and discourages fly-tipping?
Should you/your colleagues wish to attend please book online.
16-17 September 2008
Waste 2008 Conference - Waste And Resource Management
- A Shared Responsibility
Stratford-upon-Avon
The Fifth Biennial International Conference providing waste management professionals with a forum to present the findings of research and development and to debate topical waste and resource management challenges.
Now with reduced rates.
For more information and to register go to:
w www.waste2008.com
16-18 September 2008
RWM08
NEC Birmingham
An industry-wide exhibitor base, plus free educational seminar programmes, together with live demonstrations of vehicles and waste managment machinery makes RWM the most comprehensive event of its type in theUK. In the Local Authority Theatre wich runs every day industry experts from the private and public sector will be giving insight and guidance using specific case study examples on how to deal with issues such as upcoming legislation, kerbside collection and processing and PFI projects.
For more information and to register go to:
w www.rwmconference.co.uk
t 0845 056 2443
11 November 2008
LARAC Members Day and Annual General Meeting
Telford International Centre
Details to be circulated in October LARAC OnLine
12- 13 November 2008
LARAC CONFERENCE 2008 - Redefining Waste into Resources
Telford International Centre
Keynote addresses from: Dr Caroline Jackson, MEP and Rapporteur for the Revision of the Waste Framework Directive; Peter Jones, Director, Biffa Waste Services
Key topics include:
Climate change and environmental stewardship; Innovative collection strategies; Compulsory recycling schemes; Partnerships: Strategic Waste Authorities and commercial recycling services; Rolling out permanent kitchen waste collections; Big brands and the retail sector; Waste minimization; Targeted communications campaigns
Go beyond “easy wins”. Push for change.
For more information and to register please go to: www.larac2008.co.uk
Alternatively call on: 0845 056 5626 or email laracconference@emap.com
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