09 November 2018
Press Statement

CIWM welcomes relaunch of B&M’s ‘Refuse not Refuge’ campaign

CIWM welcomes the relaunch of B&M’s ‘Refuse not Refuge’ campaign, warning of the dangers of sleeping in bins, and their staff training programme to remind drivers to check each and every customer container before it is emptied, particularly for Universities, Colleges and Retail Parks. We also urge operators and waste producers to revisit the WISH guidance document WASTE25.

This provides practical advice for all waste producers and businesses managing bin storage areas to ensure they meet their duties under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, including the need for waste producers and businesses to take reasonably practicable precautions to ensure members of the public are not harmed,” explains CIWM’s head of policy and communications Pat Jennings.

In February 2014, a report was published with the outcome of research by CIWM, Biffa and Streetlink into the issues, risks and prevention of people sleeping in waste containers. CIWM would like to review this report in the near future and is also looking to work with key stakeholders to bring together a cross-sector working group to look at this issue again.

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Notes to Editors:

CIWM is the leading professional body for the resource and waste management sector representing around 5,500 individuals in the UK, Ireland 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. More information 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