Industry letter to Defra resource minister acknowledges Government support on tackling waste crime

20th November 2015

CIWM and the other industry in the Trade Association Group (TAG) have written to Rory Stewart OBE MP, the Defra Minister for Resource and Environmental Management, to commend the Government's continued support to the sector on tackling waste crime.

The joint letter from the six bodies (ADBA, CIWM, ESA, ICE, REA, and Resource Association) says:
"The need for the strongest possible action to curb the worrying growth in waste crime was a top priority issue for TAG when it was first convened in 2013 and we have been encouraged by the level of ministerial support and additional funding that has been made available."

In particular, the letter acknowledges the enhanced enforcement powers that are currently being put in place for regulators in England and Wales and the forthcoming Duty of Care campaign, funded through the Environment Agency and co-ordinated by the Environmental Services Association.

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

1. The six representative bodies that make up the TAG, and have regular informal meetings are:

Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) - www.adbioresources.org

Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) - www.ciwm.co.uk

Environmental Services Association (ESA) - www.esauk.org

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) - www.ice.org.uk

Renewable Energy Association (REA) - www.r-e-a.net

Resource Association (RA) - www.resourceassociation.com

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

Press contact:
Pat Jennings
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E-mail: pat.jennings@ciwm.co.uk