Waste Management

The Waste Management Panel provides a focal point within the Institution for expertise in waste Management issues.

The Panel's Terms of Reference give it a wide remit within issues such as contaminated land, resource issues, global differences in environmental management and waste and energy usage. There is a focus on practical solutions based on CIWEM's core expertise in environmental science and engineering. As with other CIWEM Technical Panels, Waste Management Panel is able to approach issues in a holistic manner due to the breadth of expertise within the Institution, and will collaborate with other Panels where necessary.

The Panel regularly assists in responding to consultation papers from government departments and provides other bodies with evidence upon request. It develops and provides programmes for conferences and symposia; assists branches in finding speakers for their events; provides papers and articles for publication in CIWEM's Journal and magazine; and arranges meetings or workshops with government organisations, industry and NGOs where relevant.

Several of the Panel members are involved with different forums and initiatives, such as Specialists in Land Condition (SiLC) andthe Civil Engineering Environmental Quality Assessment and Award Scheme (CEEQUAL). The Panel meets three times per year at CIWEM's London offices and members are active between times and in contact via email.

The Panel has provided the technical input for CIWEM Policy Position Statements on Waste Management and Composting and the Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme as well as the Information Sheet on Waste Incineration.

We are fortunate to have an active and knowledgeable membership with a wide range of expertise, however we are always looking for new Panel members. If you are interested in joining the Panel and are happy to devote some time to the work of the Institution in a voluntary capacity, please forward your CV to Justin Taberham, Director of Policy, CIWEM (Email: justin@ciwem.com)