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Belfast has been chosen as a new location for CL:AIRE's Definition of Waste: Code of Practice (DoW CoP) training, reflecting the growing demand for the DoW CoP beyond England and Wales, where it has been supported by regulators for many years. CL:AIRE has observed increasing attention across the UK and EU on how the DoW CoP aligns with circular economy principles. The expansion of CL:AIRE’s training locations fits well with its charitable remit of developing good practice training and information dissemination. We are hoping to expand these offerings not just in the UK but in the EU and further overseas. For more information visit the DoW CoP training web page.
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The Environment Agency's Definition of Waste service is now open for submissions.
Get an opinion from the definition of waste service - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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CL:AIRE is pleased to announce the publication of a new FAQ addressing the potential use of the Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoW CoP) for quarry backfilling.
Key highlights:
- The applicability of DoW CoP for quarry backfilling is determined by the specifics of the proposed backfill operation and planning permissions.
- Generally, large-scale quarry backfilling is unlikely to be suitable for DoW CoP and requires an environmental permit.
- There are exceptions where DoW CoP may be applicable for limited backfill activities, such as re-landscaping, habitat creation, and stabilising cliffs, provided all DoW CoP requirements are met.
For full details and to understand when DoW CoP can be used, check out the complete list of FAQs here.
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CL:AIRE continues performing the Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoW CoP) audits following the procedures published on its website (DoW CoP Auditing Procedures).
The audit activities conducted by CL:AIRE in 2023 are now summarised in this report. It provides general feedback on how well the industry met the requirements of the DoW CoP, highlights areas of weakness, and recommends potential improvement measures based on the audit findings.
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CL:AIRE is pleased to announce the publication of a new FAQ on defining a Site of Origin under the Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoW CoP).
Key points:
- A Site of Origin can be defined by a specific Planning Permission boundary, a detailed Remediation Strategy, an Environmental Permit Deployment Form, or other regulator-agreed parameters.
- Good practice, as demanded by the DoW CoP, involves considering environmental, social, and economic principles to ensure sustainable remediation and earthworks.
- For large or complex projects, it may be sensible to divide the site based on environmental sensitivities, geographic units, contamination presence, or work package timings.
For comprehensive guidance on defining a Site of Origin, please refer to the full list of FAQs here.