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Waste Framework Directive Implementation
Alan HolmesWaste framework Directive
Implementation Manager
NERF 26 May 2011
Recap - rWFD ObjectivesReplaces and consolidates old WFD, Hazardous and Oils directives
Waste as a resource, ‘recycling society’
Waste hierarchy as a priority orderWaste hierarchy as a priority order
Household recycling and C&D recovery targets
Separate collection of 4 specified materials by 2015
Scope and content of waste management plans
Waste prevention programmes
End of waste
Key changes
Waste (E&W) Regulations 2011 Waste (E&W) Regulations 2011 29 March 2011
Greater emphasis on waste hierarchy (Part 5)Priority order
requirement in permits, transfer notes
Some exclusions from WFD controls e.g. ABP
[but still waste!]
Some changes to Duty of Care (Reg 35 replaces 1991 Regs)
Carriers & Broker regime (Part 8 of regs)
Hazardous Waste Controls (Sch 2 of Regs)
Separate Collection (Jan 2015) – any plans?any plans?
Govt Guidance
Overarching on the transposition regulationsIncluding revision of EP Guidance
Definition of WasteWaste Hierarchy
3 parts
Hazardous Waste StrategyDuty of Care Code of Practice (statutory)Registration of carriers brokers and dealers
EC GuidanceLater this year
Overarching definitions (recycling)HierarchyExclusionsseparate collections
R1Minimum standards (for treatment operations)
End of Waste RegulationsEnd of Waste Regulations
Environment Agency Guidance
For our customers and partners- NetRegs/Bus Link, EA Website, NCCC
Briefing notes & FAQ’s
Guidance, application forms, new systems- How to comply, clear and simple- engagement with customer groupings- available before changes impact
What are others doing?What are others doing?
Illegal activityWhat more can we
[all] do?
Illegal activityWhat more can we
[all] do?
Waste Hierarchy - We have a [long] way to go!
Producers
Resource EfficiencyQuality standardsProtocolsEnd of Waste
Hierarchy – how do we make it work?
Challenges and OpportunitiesRoles
Ours in Regulating business
Further infohttp://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/economy/waste/eu-framework-directive/
http://www.wrap.org.uk/business/
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/topics/waste/128153.aspx
Hierarchy Guidance - ‘Priority Order’‘Priority Order’
1. Short guidance (referred to in Art 15) explains each step of the hierarchyhow the hierarchy applies to common materialswhat businesses need to do
2. Interactive online tool – with simple messages, sources of help and case studies
3. Evidence paper – for those who want to know more about the science underpinning the hierarchy
Your role implementing? Opportunity or Challenge?Your role implementing? Opportunity or Challenge?
Duty of Care – new regime Reg 35
What is its role going forward?What is its role going forward?
Being clear on responsibilitiesImproved awareness and understanding
Waste HierarchyTransfer notes declaration, evidence?
Revised Code of PracticePreventing mismanagement of waste
Best practice
Electronic Duty of Care (eDOC)
Separate collection 2015
Carrier & Broker [& Dealer] – new regime
Introduced by Waste Regulations 2011 (Part 8)2 Tier – Upper and Lower
Upper as nowLower new 1-off registration (waste producers ‘normally & regularly’ at end of 2013)
GuidanceAwareness raising and queries managementHierarchy declaration (Part 9 Reg 35)
role of waste contractors?
End of waste & implications
New EC Regulation 9 Oct 2011
Ferrous scrap metals
Others (Cu scrap, paper, glass) following soon
Implications for Producer Responsibility
Permit changes
Waste protocols approach
Quality standards/QMS
By Products?By Products?
Waste Stream ApproachWaste Stream Approach
Queries to date
Format for new transfer note
Use of Declaration and SIC code (from 28 Sept 2011)
Season tickets
Guidance on hierarchy, evidence
Duty of Care been replaced
Lower tier carrier registration
End of Waste EC Regulation explained
Permit conditions, haz waste changes
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/topics/waste/128153.aspx
Thank you!
Alan Holmes
alan.holmes@environment-agency.gov.uk
0191 2034232