Intro to Waste Management
Virtual Course:
These courses are run using the Zoom platform as a fully interactive course just as our live courses are. We have had great feedback from delegates on these courses.
Course Description:
This one-day intensive course provides a comprehensive overview of waste management principles, practices, and legal requirements in the UK, including variations between England/Wales/Scotland. It's designed to equip professionals with the knowledge to manage waste in compliance with legislation, focusing on practical applications, understanding the waste hierarchy, and ensuring environmental responsibility.
It is designed for anyone new to waste management that has responsibility with an organisation or wishes to learn the fundamentals.
Attendees will learn about the benefits of compliant waste management, mechanisms for determining legal requirements, key legislation, duty of care, environmental permits, and waste exemptions, as well as handling hazardous waste and compliance considerations in waste contracts.
Why You Should Attend:
- Legal Compliance: Understand the critical aspects of UK waste management legislation to avoid penalties and ensure compliance - including variations between England/Wales/Scotland.
- Environmental Responsibility: Learn how to apply the waste hierarchy in practice to minimize waste and promote recycling and recovery.
- Practical Application: Gain actionable insights into managing waste effectively within your organization, enhancing sustainability.
- Risk Management: Mitigate environmental risks by understanding your legal duties and the proper management of waste, including hazardous waste.
Who Should Attend:
- Newly Appointed Waste Managers
- Environmental Managers
- Sustainability Officers
- Operations Managers
- Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Professionals
- Facilities Managers
- Anyone new to waste management that has responsibility or who wishes to learn the key fundamentals
What you'll learn:
On completion of the course, attendees will:
Testimonials
Very useful course for me as I’m new to the area of waste and it gave me just the right amount of info I need to introduce me to this.
- Canterbury University
I found the course very useful for my new role.
- Manchester Central
Really good introduction to waste management.
- Haymarket Media Group
What I needed and expected – thank you!
- GSK
I was new to the subject and all bases were covered. The course was interesting and informative.
- Stepan UK
Great course delivered well and good interaction with delegates.
- Scottish Parliament
Very useful course for me as I’m new to the area of waste and it gave me just the right amount of info I need to introduce me to this.
- Canterbury University
I found the course very useful for my new role.
- Manchester Central
Really good introduction to waste management.
- Haymarket Media Group
What I needed and expected – thank you!
- GSK
I was new to the subject and all bases were covered. The course was interesting and informative.
- Stepan UK
Great course delivered well and good interaction with delegates.
- Scottish Parliament
Course Programme:
9:00-9:30am | Registration
9:30am | Introduction to Waste Management
• Overview of waste management in the UK: significance for businesses and the environment.
• The economic and environmental benefits of effective waste management.
| Understanding the Waste Hierarchy
• Detailed exploration of the waste hierarchy steps: Prevention, Reuse, Recycle, Recovery, and Disposal.
• Interactive exercise: Participants categorize various waste scenarios according to the waste hierarchy.
| Legal Framework for Waste Management
• Comprehensive review of key UK legislation impacting waste management, including the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations, Environmental Protection Act, and Hazardous Waste Regulations.
| Duty of Care and Producer Responsibilities
• Explanation of the Duty of Care requirements and the responsibilities of waste producers.
• Practical actions for compliance: Documentation, waste transfer notes, and due diligence in selecting waste carriers.
| Environmental Permits and Exemptions
• Clarification of when environmental permits and waste exemptions are needed, with examples of activities that may require them.
• Guided walkthrough: Steps for applying for permits and registering exemptions, including common pitfalls to avoid.
| Hazardous Waste Regulations
• Overview of what constitutes hazardous waste and the special regulations that apply.
• Safety and compliance: Packaging, labelling, and consignment notes for hazardous waste.
| Organizing Waste Contracts
• Key considerations for ensuring environmental and legal compliance in waste contracts.
• Discussion on negotiating contracts with waste management providers, including performance indicators and compliance checks.
4:00pm | Course Review and Close
