According to an article this week on LETS RECYCLE, The waste and recycling industry needs to “step up to the plate” if it is to see an improvement in health and safety, according to Wayne Williams, inspector for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The call for action comes after a ‘bad year’ so far […]
14 deaths in waste sector in 2012/13 so far… Read More »
North Ayrshire Council recently extended Albion Environmental Ltd.’s landfill management cover role to October 2013. North Ayrshire Council's landfill site at Shewalton Road, Irvine currently accepts household waste (excluding co-mingled waste) collected from the North Ayrshire Council Area. Albion Environmental Ltd. were originally appointed to manage the landfill site in November 2010 on a short
North Ayrshire extends Landfill Management Contract. Read More »
Albion has worked hard to develop courses specific to the waste and resource management industry. We are pleased to provide information on the following courses for operational staff – Environmental Introduction to Waste Management Legislation Course Household waste recycling centre (HWRC) Operators Course CPC Approved Driving in the Waste Industry Legislation course
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The revised questions for the CIWM and WAMITAB Continuing Competence Scheme will be operational from 11th September 2012. The test now comprises 18 questions for the generic part (covering legislation, health & safety and environment protection) and a further 8 questions for each activity specific elements/options, depending on how many you choose (as opposed to
Revised Continued Competence – WAMITAB Read More »
Collection activities represent one of the most hazardous activities associated with the waste industry, with approximately 80% of accidents occurring during collection of household and trade waste according to CIWM News Online. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has commissioned the Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) to work in partnership with the waste and recycling
HMRC has brought waste materials used at the top of landfill cells as well as the bottom within the scope of landfill tax. HMRC have rewritten the notice owing to changes in the law, most notably relating to ending the exemption for waste arising from the reclamation of contaminated land from 1 April 2012
Revenue and Customs announce two changes to the rules governing Landfill Tax Read More »
Legislation was laid down on 21st February 2012 in Finance Bill 2012 to correct a flaw in landfill tax legislation, which means that landfill sites in Scotland have unintentionally been outside the scope of landfill tax. Click HERE to read the full brief from HM Treasury
Landfill tax not applicable in Scotland for last 12 years? Read More »
Scottish businesses could save £2bn a year through adopting better waste reduction measures, according to the head of Zero Waste Scotland. You can read the full story here
Scottish zero waste laws \’billion pound\’ opportunity Read More »
The Scottish Government laid its Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (draft) before Parliament was laid on 15 March 2012. A review of the proposals is provided HERE. If you want help and advice to assist your organisation planning for these changes please do not hesitate to contact us.
Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (draft) Read More »
Albion Environmental Ltd is pleased to announce they recently conducted a Waste Analysis service through Lend Lease for Avondale. The service can be provided for un-segregated waste, segregated waste and residual waste. Detailed Method Statement and Risk Assessments are discussed and agreed with the client. Waste analysis will be carried out as per the
