Do you need to learn about the practicalities of managing resources and wastes in the fast moving real-world environment? This three day, residential course provides a practical insight into the functioning of the wastes management industry in the UK and includes site visits.
Featuring experts from industry, academia, government and waste regulating authorities, the in-depth programme will provide delegates with a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and best practice in the waste management sector via lectures and debating sessions.
CIWM course dates and prices: Please note, prices displayed are dependent on membership of CIWM/ESA. Please enquire for exact prices and dates for your organisation.
Day 1
09.00 – 09.30 Registration
09.30 – 10.00 Administrative matters and introductions to course tutors, CIWM, ESA, the course structure, and its aims and objectives
10.00 – 11.15 ‘Legislation and Waste Management: An Overview’ Professor Stephen Willetts
11.15 – 11.30 Refreshments
11.30 – 12.45 ‘Waste Management Policy & Its Impact on Practice’ Dr Ken Westlake
12.45 – 13.45 Lunch
13.45 – 14.45 ‘The Role of the Regulator’ Paul Scotford, Environment Agency
14.45 – 15.00 Comfort Break
15.00 – 15.45 ‘Transfer Stations and MRF Operations’ Chris O’Brien
15.45 – 16.00 Refreshments
16.00 – 16.15 Discussion of Day 1
Day 2
09.00 Coach departure
09.30 – 10.30 Site visit – Milton Keynes MRF
11.00 – 12.00 Site-Visits: De-brief Discussion
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch
13.00 – 14.00 ‘The Waste Management Industry – The Essential Service’ Barry Dennis, Environmental Services Association
14.00 – 14.15 Comfort Break
14.15 – 15.15 ‘Introduction to Biological Treatment’ Dr Jane Gilbert
15.15 – 15.45 Refreshments
15.45 – 16.45 ‘Planning and Managing Landfill Operations’ Patrick Pointer, C&P Environmental Ltd
Day 3
09.00 – 10.00 Behaviour of Waste in Landfill: Leachate Generation, etc’ Howard Robinson, Enviros
10.00 – 10.20 Discussion
10.20 – 10.50 Refreshments
10.50 – 11.50 ‘Incineration of Municipal, Hazardous and Clinical Wastes’ Andy MacQueen, Veolia Environmental Services
11.50 – 12.00 Discussion
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch
13.00 – 14.00 ‘Recycling: the Effects of Producer Responsibility’ Jeff Cooper, Environment Agency
14.00 – 14.15 Refreshments/comfort break
14.15 – 15.15 ‘A Professional Industry: Persuading the Public’ Paul Davison, Proteus Environmental
15.15 – 15.30 Course de-brief
15.30 Course Closes
*This programme may be subject to change