10th March 2016

New Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice is clear and accessible says CIWM

CIWM has welcomed the publication of the new Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice by Defra today (available here), commending its clarity and accessibility.

“It is important that the Code of Practice is clear and easy to understand for all stakeholders to help improve awareness of the principles of Duty of Care. It is not just about protecting human health and the environment, Duty of Care is also a fundamental to stemming the flow of waste materials to illegal operators. With waste crime on the increase, the industry is working hard through the ‘Right Waste, Right Place’ campaign and other initiatives to get the message out and ensure that people and businesses are not inadvertently ‘feeding’ waste crime because they are unaware of their responsibilities.

“CIWM and many of its members also feel, however, that it is important not to lose some of the useful detail and best practice in the original guidance. This will be incorporated into the Right Waste, Right Place campaign led by the ESA, which will be expanded with significant additional funding from CIWM and ESAET1 later this Spring.”

ENDS

1 Environmental Services Association Education Trust

Notes to Editors:

1. The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) is the leading professional body for the waste management sector representing over 6000 individuals in the UK and overseas. Established in 1898, CIWM is a non profit-making organisation, dedicated to the promotion of professional competence amongst waste managers. CIWM seeks to raise standards for those working in and with the sector by producing best practice guidance, developing educational and training initiatives, and providing information on key waste-related issues. 

2. Comprehensive information about CIWM can be found at www.ciwm.co.uk

Press contact:

Pat Jennings
Head of Policy & Communications
Tel: 01604 620426 
Mob: 07912 228260 
E-mail: pat.jennings@ciwm.co.uk