Albion Environmental

News - Archive 1

“So you think you know about waste?"

(25 March 2004)

That was the question put to candidates recently at the Scottish version of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) Waste Awareness Certificate Course. Although most participants were pretty confident that they were well informed, without exception they learned a thing or two! The Waste Awareness Course takes you on a comprehensive but fairly basic journey through:

· Why we need to bother at all;

· What exactly is waste;

· What can we do to reduce, reuse and recycle our waste;

· The best ways to dispose of waste when we have to;

· Health and safety issues;

· Where we are with legislation;

· Where can we get some help.

Most of the candidates completing the inaugural courses, organised by Alasdair Meldrum of Ayr based consultancy, Albion Environmental Ltd, agreed that they knew something about their waste at the outset, but they had all really learned a lot by the end of the day. It was a surprise to many that they didn't really understand just how much their waste was costing them and more to the point, how easy it is to make substantial savings in a relatively short time. The Waste Awareness Certificate Course was officially launched on 1st March 2004 at the National Waste Plan - Stakeholder Conference 2004, Glasgow, hosted by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. Allan Wilson MSP presented the first successful participants with their certificates. Well done!!

If you know of anyone who would benefit from being Waste Aware, or wish to attend a training course please contact us through our web site www.waste-awareness.co.uk.

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Planning Permission for Waste Transfer and Recycling Facility, Kilmarnock

(22 February 2004)

Billy Bowie Special Projects Ltd received planning permission on 4/2/04 for a waste transfer and recycling facility at Moorfield Industrial Estate, Kilmarnock. The facility will provide a valuable waste transfer and recycling facilities for the local business community in the area. It will also permit desludging of tankers, which is essential to the ongoing success of the Billy Bowie Special Projects Ltd tanker service.

Albion Environmental Ltd has provided all the necessary technical support to Billy Bowie Special Projects Ltd for this successful application. A Waste Management Licence Application is now being prepared for submission to SEPA, by Albion Environmental Ltd. Albion Environmental Ltd is also uniquely placed in being able to carry out this work and at a later date deliver the WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) training for the sites operators.

Albion Environmental Ltd has developed a specialist service to small skip and waste operators who wish to develop their facilities. This service builds on the existing infrastructure and expertise available within the company. Albion Environmental will then provide costed proposals to fill the gaps as required. This service is so successful we are currently working on four similar projects.

If you wish further information on this or any other service please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Pilot Waste Awareness Certificate Course Delivered to Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock

(22 February 2004)

Albion Environmental Ltd has been contracted to provide the first Waste Awareness Certificate Course to a NHS Hospital in Scotland. The course was provided in January 2004 to employees of Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock. The course is targeted at all staff who deal with waste during their work. It covers the legislative requirements and the various recycling and disposal options. It is also designed to try and encourage employees to consider ways to reduce waste and to encourage re-use of waste. The course is approximately 6 hours long, and designed to encourage candidate participation.

For further details please do not hesitate to contact us.

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On Line Booking System for Waste Awareness Courses

(10 January 2004)

Albion Environmental Ltd is pleased to announce the an on line booking system is available at www.waste-awareness.co.uk. Once you have made your booking you a confirmation booking will automatically be emailed to you. If there are no suitable courses in your area please contact Albion Environmental. We will also deliver courses on customer premises for a minimum of 8 candidates. Use this opportunity to make your staff more "waste aware" and save you money!! For further details visit www.waste-awareness.co.uk

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WAC held in Dumbarton

(9 December 2003)

A Chartered Institute of Wastes Management Waste Awareness Course was held at Dumbarton. Delegates were present from Lomond Training and Environmental Services Ltd, West Dunbartonshire Council, Govanhill Community Development Trust and C&M Training. Very positive feed back was received from all the candidates.

If you would like a WAC in you area please contact Albion Environmental Ltd.

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First Waste Awareness Course (WAC) Delivered in the Highlands

(4 December 2003)

A Chartered Institute of Wastes Management Waste Awareness Course was held ILM Highland Ltd. ILM Highland Ltd are a not for profit company based in Alness. The companies key aims are the training and development of the long term unemployed. ILM Highland Ltd has agreed to be the base for future courses in the Highlands. For further information contact Andy Dytch on 01349 884 774 or andydytch@ilmhighland.co.uk Albion Environmental Ltd would be pleased to offer courses at alternative locations. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Pilot Waste Awareness Course

(19 November 2003)

Albion Environmental Ltd was pleased to deliver the first Chartered Institute of Wastes Management Waste Awareness Course to South Lanarkshire Council on 19th November 2003. The course was delivered to staff responsible for educating the public in the new waste collection systems being rolled out across the area. The course was well received by all staff.

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Albion Environmental was pleased to deliver the new Training Course to Oakbank Services in Dumfries. The course covers Duty of Care, EWC Classification and prepared a simple drivers guide.

(10th November 2003)

The Course provides the legislative background and also provides a number of examples that are worked through by the candidate. The Course has been designed to:

* ensure staff understand the legal requirements

* ensure staff are capable of completing paperwork correctly

* ensure staff get practice in completing paperwork and allocating the correct European Waste Catalogue Code

Commenting on the course, contracts manager Andy McNish said "the course gave staff the confidence to deal with the paperwork correctly" and also "the transfer station operators and drivers now have a better understanding of the requirements placed upon them by the Duty of Care Regulations and the Waste Management Licence with regard to recording the movement and disposal of waste and the responsibilities that go along with it". The success of the course was down to the fact that the course was tailored to Oakbank Services requirements. If you require further information or wish to arrange a course for your staff please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Planning Permission for Waste Transfer and Recycling Faculty, Stranraer

30th October 2003

Luce Bay Plant Hire Ltd received planning permission on 13/10/03 for a waste transfer and recycling facility at Droughduil near Stranraer. The facility will provide a valuable waste transfer and recycling facilities for the local business and farming community in the area. At present the only alternative facilities are large distances away or landfill sites which provide no facilities for recycling.

Albion Environmental Ltd has provided all the necessary technical support to Luce bay Plant Hire Ltd for this successful application. A Waste Management Licence Application is now being prepared for submission to SEPA, by Albion Environmental Ltd. Albion Environmental Ltd is also uniquely placed in being able to carry out this work and at a later date deliver the WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) training for the sites operators.

Albion Environmental Ltd has developed a specialist service to small skip and waste operators who wish to develop their facilities. This service builds on the existing infrastructure and expertise available within the company. Albion Environmental will then provide costed proposals to fill the gaps as required. This service is so successful we are currently working on four similar projects.

If you wish further information on this or any other service please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Up to £500 funding per Employee towards training costs

(2nd October, 2003)

Up to £500 funding per employee is available to Companies through the Scottish Enterprise Employee Lifeskills Programmed. This funding can go towards Vocational Qualification Training and the Waste Awareness Certificate Course. Albion Environmental Ltd has got experience in assisting with these funding applications, and can provide the necessary quotations for your application. This is an ideal opportunity to improve the skills of your work force at a significantly reduced cost to your company.

For further details please do not hesitate to contact us.

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First Pilot Waste Awareness Certificate Course in Scotland

(2nd October, 2003)

Albion Environmental Ltd has been contracted to provide the first pilot Waste Awareness Certificate Course in Scotland. The course will be provided late October 2003 to employees of South Lanarkshire Council. The course is targeted at all staff who deal with waste during their work. It covers the legislative requirements and the various recycling and disposal options. It is also designed to try and encourage employees to consider ways to reduce waste and to encourage re-use of waste. The course is approximately 6 hours long, and designed to encourage candidate participation.

For further details please do not hesitate to contact us.

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SEPA Require Exempt Facilities to be Registered by 1st October 2003

(4th September, 2003)

Under the Waste Management Licence Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 you need to register with SEPA by 1st October 2003 if you wish to carry out any of the following-

Paragraph 7 - treatment of land for agricultural benefit or ecological improvement

Paragraph 9 - reclamation or improvement of land

Paragraph 19 - waste for construction or other relevant works

With these applications you need to give SEPA 21 days notice, so in effect the last submission date is 9th September 2003. Albion Environmental Ltd has extensive experience in completing these applications. For further information please contact us.

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Registered Centre for Delivery of Waste Awareness Certificate (WAC)

1st September 2003

Albion Environmental Ltd is pleased to announce that it has been approved by the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management to deliver the Waste Awareness Certificate. It is planned that courses will commence in October 2003.

For further information visit www.waste-awareness.co.uk or contact us.

An on-line booking system will be available shortly at www.waste-awareness.co.uk.

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28th August 2003

Due to the continuing expansion of the work carried out by Albion Environmental Waste and Environmental Consultancy and Albion Environmental SQA / WAMITAB Centre they have been incorporated into the one company Albion Environmental Limited. The Company was incorporated on 20th August 2003 and will commence trading on 1st September 2003. The Company Registration Number is 254498.

The Director's would like to take the opportunity to thank the existing customers for their support for the last two years and will endeavour to provide the same high quality of service they have come to expect.

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Advance Notice - Certificate of Technical Competance (COTC) Launched In Northern Ireland

(20th August 2003)

WAMITAB and Northern Ireland Environment and Heritage Service are holding a series of seminars on the 10th, 11th and 12th September 2003 in Northern Ireland. Until now there has been no requirement for managers of waste management facilities, in Northern Ireland, to hold a COTC. The legislation has now been brought up to date with the rest of the UK and it will now become a legal requirement to hold a COTC. Albion Environmental already has one trainer and assessor who lives and works in Northern Ireland, so is perfectly placed to assist with your training requirements. For further information click here.

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New Training Course - Duty of Care, Special Waste Paperwork and EWC Classification

(4th August 2003)

Albion Environmental is pleased to announce a new course designed for drivers, weighbridge operators and staff who handle waste on behalf of their company. The Course provides the legislative background and also provides a number of examples that are worked through by the candidate. The Course has been designed to:

* ensure staff understand the legal requirements

* ensure staff are capable of completing paperwork correctly

* ensure staff get practice in completing paperwork and allocating the correct European Waste Catalogue Code

Each candidate receives a simple laminated guide to refer to at a later date.

For further information please contact us.