Introduction to Management of Wastes

Virtual Training Programme

Date: 23 February - 6 March 2026

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Course Details

This training programme consists of 6 Modules. All tutor-led modules will take place live online.

Module 1: 23rd February 2026; 09:30 - 13:00 via Zoom

• Introduction
• What is waste and why does it matter
• Waste hierarchy
• Introducing the waste and recycling sector and Europe and the UK
• Intro to module 2

Module 2: Self-managed activities accessed via CIWM Learn

• Part 1 - Revised Waste Framework Directive, Environmental Protection Act 1990
• Part 2 - Waste Collection, Controlled Waste. Carriers/ Brokers/ Dealer
• Part 3 - Environmental Permits, Waste Crime, material export

Module 3:  27th February 2026; 09:30-13:00 via Zoom

• Review of week one
• Behaviour change
• Waste and Recycling Collection
• Intro to week 2

Module 4: 2nd March 2026; 09:30-13:00 via Zoom

• The circular economy and Waste prevention
• Designing out waste
• Recycling
• Energy from waste

Module 5: Self-managed activities accessed via CIWM Learn

• Treatment of Bio-degradable wastes
• Landfill – good practice in design and operation

Module 6: 6th March 2026; 09:30-13:00 via Zoom

• Review of week 2
• Health and Safety
• Data and waste
• Evaluating and planning from Waste data
• Course summary/ Q&A

CPD: 18 Hours

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