Hazardous Waste SIG

Aim The purpose of this Special Interest Group is to act as a forum for information exchange relating to hazardous waste (treatment, disposal, etc) from domestic, commercial and industrial sectors within the UK.

Objectives

To achieve its aim the Special Interest Group will:

• Ensure that members are kept up-to-date with emerging legislation both International and the UK, relating to all hazardous waste storage, transportation and processing.
• Share information on environmental matters concerning hazardous wastes.
• Promote debate and discussion on topical specialised issues relating to hazardous wastes.
• Provide guidance and specify training requirements for better hazardous waste management as part of a process of continuous improvement for hazardous waste professionals.
• Respond where necessary to consultation documents issued by Government and International bodies relating to hazardous waste.
• Liaise with Government departments and other organisations working within the hazardous waste sector.
• Co-operate with other CIWM technical and strategic groups and those within the wider industry with regard to information dissemination to avoid duplication of efforts.
• Act as a resource of technical expertise to the Chartered Institution in relation to policy, legislation and practice on the subject of hazardous waste.

Steering Committee

The work of the Special Interest Group is co-ordinated by a steering committee that reports to the CIWM Scientific & Technical Committee.

Membership

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in hazardous waste and related sectors including students and those with "grass roots" practical experience.  CIWM membership is not a pre-requisite, although we hope that this will be a natural progression for those interested in keeping up-to-date with information and progression of their career.