Waste Legislation & Enforcement for Local Authority Staff
This course has been specifically designed to introduce local authority staff to the area of waste management and regulation.
The course covers the key legal requirements placed on individuals and businesses concerning the management of their waste and the powers available to local authorities in dealing with waste management issues. Legal requirements and best practice around waste management are presented in a succinct but comprehensive format.
Who should attend?
The course has been designed specifically for staff within local authorities who deal with enquiries from the public or businesses or who are involved in the regulation and enforcement of waste issues.
Course content:
Background to waste and waste management legislation
o The waste issue in the UK
o Regulatory framework
o EU and UK waste legislation, the waste hierarchy
o Trends in regulation and producer responsibility
Key business waste legislation
o Definitions of waste
o Duty of care for waste
o Hazardous waste
o Waste licensing
o WEEE Regulations
o Local authority trade waste obligations
Household waste legislation
o Household waste duty of care
o Landfill Directive and Household Waste Recycling Act
Waste Legislation Enforcement
o Waste regulators and enforcement powers and penalties
o LA Business waste enforcement powers
o LA Household waste enforcement powers
o Scope of powers and role of other agencies
Enforcement and prosecutions
o Case studies of prosecutions for waste offences
Support and help available
o References to other sources of support and help
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
The course comprises 3 30-45min sessions with exercises and Q&A sessions.
Course Costs:
£195.00 + VAT per delegate.
To book contact Amber O'Malley on 0114 221 3516 or email amber@envirofutures.com
The course has been designed specifically for staff within local authorities who deal with enquiries from the public or businesses or who are involved in the regulation and enforcement of waste issues.
Course content:
Background to waste and waste management legislation
o The waste issue in the UK
o Regulatory framework
o EU and UK waste legislation, the waste hierarchy
o Trends in regulation and producer responsibility
Key business waste legislation
o Definitions of waste
o Duty of care for waste
o Hazardous waste
o Waste licensing
o WEEE Regulations
o Local authority trade waste obligations
Household waste legislation
o Household waste duty of care
o Landfill Directive and Household Waste Recycling Act
Waste Legislation Enforcement
o Waste regulators and enforcement powers and penalties
o LA Business waste enforcement powers
o LA Household waste enforcement powers
o Scope of powers and role of other agencies
Enforcement and prosecutions
o Case studies of prosecutions for waste offences
Support and help available
o References to other sources of support and help
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
The course comprises 3 30-45min sessions with exercises and Q&A sessions.
Course Costs:
£195.00 + VAT per delegate.
To book contact Amber O'Malley on 0114 221 3516 or email amber@envirofutures.com