Free access to select CIWM member services for frontline resources and waste professionals

In an effort to support frontline resources and waste professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering free access to a selection of CIWM member services to non-members who:

  • work in the NHS
  • work for a local authority
  • are responsible for frontline waste collection and handling teams

Until 30 June 2020, these frontline staff will have access to:

  • guidance notes, documents and communications on COVID-19 as it relates to the resources and waste sector
  • regular email updates
  • the weekly CIWM Member Newsletter
  • the CIWM Knowledge Centre
  • a digital version of our bi-monthly magazine, Circular

To apply for free access to these CIWM member services, simply email us at membership@ciwm.co.uk. You will then be sent an email with a link to create an account and complete an application form. Once you have submitted your form and it has been approved, you will receive access to select CIWM member services until 30 June 2020.

Please note that free access to select member services is only available to those who work in the NHS or for a local authority, and those who are responsible for frontline waste collection and handling teams.

If you have any questions about CIWM membership, or if you need help with applying for free access, please don’t hesitate to contact us at membership@ciwm.co.uk.

Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions relate to the offer of free access to select CIWM member services for local authority employees, NHS staff and other frontline resources and waste professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This offer is only available to waste professionals:

  • working in the NHS
  • working in a Local Authority
  • responsible for front-line waste collection and handling teams

Eligibility will be assessed and validated through the application process. Those who do not meet the eligibility criteria above will not be granted access.

The offer includes access to the following CIWM member services only:

  • guidance notes, documents and other communications about COVID-19 as it relates to the resources and waste sector
  • regular email updates
  • the weekly CIWM Member Newsletter
  • access to the CIWM Knowledge Centre
  • a digital version of CIWM’s bi-monthly magazine, Circular

Frontline staff can apply for free access by using a unique code when applying for Affiliate membership. This code must not be shared with anyone else and can only be used once.

Free access will be available until 30 June 2020 and may be extended at CIWM’s discretion.

By applying for free access to select CIWM member services, applicants are agreeing to abide by the normal terms and conditions and code of conduct of Affiliate membership, as well as these terms. They must not share the free access code they receive with any other parties.