by Rebecca | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorised
The HWMA is pleased to announce some changes to its Executive Team following its annual elections in August 2021. Our presiding Chairperson Clare Noble (PHS) and Treasurer Stuart Brittle (Medisort) have been re-elected to serve another year and we thank them for their...
by Rebecca | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorised
The EA has extended the expiry of RPS C25 to 31 December 2021. This RPS allows you to accept lateral flow device testing waste coded 18 01 04 and 18 01 07 or 20 01 99 without varying your permit. Note that written agreement to use this RPS must be obtained from the...
by Rebecca | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorised
The EA has extended the expiry of RPS C1 to 31 December 2021. This RPS allows you to store or treat COVID-19 cleansing and used PPE waste without having EWC codes 15 02 02* or 15 02 03 in your permit. The RPS was first issued in March 2020 and can be found...
by Rebecca | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorised
RPS C8 allows for social distancing to be implemented, because of COVID-19 restrictions, so that you do not need to sign or hand over waste transfer or consignment notes in person. The RPS was first published in April 2020 and has now been extended until 30 September...
by Rebecca | Jun 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
Operators of permits for waste operations are required to comply with a government approved technical competence scheme. The EA requires site to have a nominated technically competent manager (TCM) on site for a specified amount of time each week. Historically, the...
